China’s policymakers are expected to remain in a wait-and-see stance, according to to Larry Hu of Macquarie Group. He notes that with 1Q GDP growth broadly on track, authorities are unlikely to tighten or meaningfully ease policy in the near term. Fu

2026-04-13

China’s policymakers are expected to remain in a wait-and-see stance, according to to Larry Hu of Macquarie Group. He notes that with 1Q GDP growth broadly on track, authorities are unlikely to tighten or meaningfully ease policy in the near term. Future stimulus decisions will depend largely on U.S. growth and the ongoing AI cycle, both of which are key drivers for China’s exports.