China HSBC China Services PMI: 51.8 (January) vs previous 53.4

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Feb 4, 2015

BoJ's Iwata: Shift from deflationary mindset may be delayed

Kikuo Iwata, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Japan, is speaking at a meeting with business leaders in Miyagi, noting that the removal of the deflationary mindset in Japan may be delayed due to oil price fall.

Growth in the Chinese services sector eases in January

As reported by HSBC, the rate of growth in the Chinese services sector eased in January, with the HSBC China Services Business Activity Index posting 51.8, down from 53.4 in December.