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Asia-Pacific markets head into this week focused on China’s growth data, potential JPY volatility with a Bank of Japan (BoJ) meeting week, and Australia's labour force report and commodity prices. Geopolitical events also remain in focus globally, and the US earnings season’s progression may indirectly influence sentiment.

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Quick facts:

• China: Q4 GDP and December industrial production data will be read as a test of whether growth is stabilising or simply slowing more gradually.
• Japan: The BoJ meets 22–23 January, and Japan CPI (Dec) is due on 23 January, keeping USD/JPY and rates in focus.
• Australia: Labour Force (Dec) is the key local catalyst, alongside whether metal prices continue to support the materials sector.

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China

What to watch:

China’s focus shifts to hard activity data, with Q4 GDP and December activity indicators offering a read on growth momentum into 2026. Markets are increasingly focused on whether recent policy support is translating into clearer traction in the real economy.

Key releases:

• Mon 19 Jan: Q4 GDP, December industrial production (primary). Retail sales and fixed asset investment (secondary).

How markets may respond:

• Growth-sensitive sectors in Chinese equities may react if the data reinforces that domestic demand remains soft, especially if headline GDP diverges from expectations.
• Australian assets may respond to GDP and industrial output outcomes, with implications for materials stocks. The data may also influence AUD sentiment following recent consolidation.

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Japan

With the BoJ meeting later in the week, markets may see pre-decision volatility as positioning shifts around how hawkish the BoJ narrative may be. While consensus expectations often lean toward no change, the statement and press conference will be watched closely for any change in tone.

Key events:

• Fri 23 Jan: Bank of Japan rate decision and press conference (high sensitivity)
• Fri 23 Jan: Japan CPI (Dec) (medium sensitivity)
• Thu 22 Jan: Trade statistics — first 20 days of Dec (provisional) (low sensitivity)

How markets may respond:

• USD/JPY: Often acts as a fast channel for repricing Japan risk during BoJ weeks, particularly if guidance shifts expectations for the next move.
• Nikkei 225: Japanese equities can remain responsive to FX stability, particularly across exporter-heavy sectors. All-time high levels of 54000 will be watched as a key level.
  

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Australia

Australia’s week is dominated by the employment data, with external influences from China’s data and broader global risk conditions also in view. Markets will likely focus on the balance between employment growth and participation and what it implies for Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) expectations.

Key release:

• Thu 22 Jan: Labour force, Australia (Dec) (high sensitivity)

How markets may respond:

• ASX 200: Domestic cyclicals can react to the rates takeaway more than the headline jobs number. After the material-driven move back over 8800, this week will be key in determining whether a test of the psychologically important 9000 is on the cards.
• AUD/USD: Rate expectations can shift quickly. A stronger-than-expected jobs result could support the AUD, while a weaker print (or a rise in unemployment) could weigh on it.
  

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Asia-Pacific calendar summary (AEDT)

• Mon 19 Jan: China GDP (Q4), industrial production and retail sales
• Tue 20 Jan: China Loan Prime Rate (1Y/5Y) (Jan)
• Thu 22 Jan: Australia employment (Dec); Japan trade statistics — first 20 days of Dec (provisional)
• Fri 23 Jan: BoJ rate decision and press conference; Japan CPI (Dec). PMI manufacturing in Australia and Japan.

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Bottom line

Asia-Pacific markets enter the week with China’s growth data setting the regional tone, Japan facing heightened FX sensitivity into a BoJ meeting, and Australia focused on labour-market signals alongside commodity price direction.

Chinese GDP and industrial production are a test of whether activity is stabilising, with implications for regional risk appetite, materials pricing and the AUD. 

In Japan, any shift in BoJ communication could drive USD/JPY volatility and spill into broader equity sentiment. For Australia, local employment data and external influences, particularly China and global risk conditions, are likely to shape short-term expectations across rates, equities and currency markets.

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Markets are navigating a familiar mix of macro and event risk with China growth signals, US inflation updates, central-bank guidance and earnings that will help confirm whether the growth narrative is broadening or narrowing.

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At a glance

• China: Q4 GDP + December activity + PBOC decision
• US: PCE inflation (date per current BEA schedule)
• Japan: BOJ decision (JPY/carry sensitivity)
• Earnings: tech, industrials, energy, materials in focus
• Gold: near record highs (yields/USD/geopolitics watch)

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Geopolitics remain fluid. Any escalation could shift risk sentiment quickly and produce price action that diverges from current baselines.

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China

• China Q4 GDP: Monday, 19 January at 1:00 pm (AEDT)
• Retail sales: Monday, 19 January at 1:00 pm (AEDT)
• PBOC policy decision: Monday, 19 January at 12.30 pm (AEDT)

China’s Q4 GDP and December activity data, together with the PBOC decision, will shape expectations for China's growth momentum and the durability of policy support.

Market impact

• Commodity-linked FX: AUD and NZD may react if growth expectations or the policy tone shifts.
• Equities: The Shanghai Composite, Hang Seng and ASX 200 could respond to any change in how investors view demand and stimulus traction.
• Commodities: Industrial metals and oil may move on any reassessment of China-linked demand.

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US

• PCE Inflation: Friday, 23 January at 2:00 am (AEDT)
• PSI:  Friday, 23 January at 2:00 am (AEDT)
• S&P Flash (PMI): Saturday, 24 January at 1:45 am (AEDT)
• Netflix: Tuesday, 20 January 2026 at 8:00 am (AEDT)

The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index is the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge and a key input for rate expectations and (by extension) Treasury yields, the USD, and growth stocks. Markets are likely to focus on whether the reading changes the inflation path that is currently priced, rather than simply matching consensus.

Market impact

• USD: May move if rate expectations shift, particularly against JPY and EUR.
• US equities: Growth and small caps, including the Nasdaq and Russell 2000, may be sensitive if the data or interpretation challenge the current rate outlook.
• Gold futures: May be influenced indirectly via moves in Treasury yields and the USD.

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Japan

Key reports

• Inflation: Friday, 23 January at 10:30 am (AEDT)
• Bank of Japan (BoJ) Interest Rate Meeting: Friday, 23 January at ~2:00 pm (AEDT)

Markets will focus on what the BOJ signals about inflation, wages and the policy path. A shift in tone can move JPY quickly and flow through to broader risk via carry positioning.

Market impact:

• JPY/USD pairs and crosses: Pairs are sensitive to any guidance change and the USD/JPY has broken above 158, but the move could reverse if the BOJ strikes a more hawkish tone.
• Japan equities and global sentiment: Could react if the dynamics shift.
• Broader risk assets: May be influenced via moves in the USD and volatility conditions.

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US earnings

• Netflix: Tuesday, 20 January 2026 at 8:00 am (AEDT)

• Johnson & Johnson: Wednesday, 21 January at 10:20 pm (AEDT)
• Intel Corporation: Thursday, 22 January at 8:00 am (AEDT)

A busy week of US earnings is expected with large-cap names across multiple sectors reporting. Early results and, importantly, forward guidance may help clarify whether growth is broadening or becoming more selective.

With the S&P 500 close to the psychological 7,000 level, earnings could be a catalyst for a fresh test of highs or a pullback if guidance disappoints.

Market impact

• Upside scenario: Results that exceed expectations and are supported by steady guidance could support sector and broader market sentiment.
• Downside scenario: Cautious guidance, particularly on margins and capex, could weigh on individual names and spill into broader indices if it becomes a repeated message.
• Read-through: Early reporters in each sector may influence expectations for related stocks, especially where peers have not yet provided updated guidance.
• Bottom line: This is a week where the market may trade the forward picture more than the rear-view numbers. The key is whether guidance supports the idea of broad, durable growth, or whether it points to a more selective backdrop as 2026 unfolds.

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Gold

Continued strength in gold may support gold equities and gold-linked ETFs relative to the broader market but geopolitical developments and policy uncertainty may influence demand for defensive assets.

A sustained reversal in gold could be interpreted by some market participants as a sign of improved risk confidence. The driver set matters, especially whether the move is led by yields, USD strength, or a fade in event risk.

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01赚钱能力：简直就是印钞机

我们要看一家公司好不好，先看它赚不赚钱，怎么赚的钱。台积电的数据，只能用“恐怖”来形容。

1. 营收：创历史新高根据最新的2025年Q4数据，台积电单季营收干到了 337亿美元，同比增长超 20%！ 这是什么概念？在全球经济还在复苏的时候，它跑出了百米冲刺的速度。这背后，全是AI 和高性能计算（HPC）的功劳。

2. 毛利率：62%！这才是最吓人的地方。做制造业的，通常赚的是辛苦钱，但台积电的毛利率高达62%。 这意味着什么？意味着它有着绝对的定价权。

3. 敢花钱，才敢赚钱。虽然赚得多，但台积电花钱也凶。预计2026年，为了建厂和研发2nm技术，它要砸进去 520亿-560亿美元。 这说明了什么？说明管理层极度看好未来，现在烧钱，是为了以后筑起更高的墙，让对手爬不进来。

02为什么要看多？逻辑很硬核

如果你问为什么看好台积电，理由就是不可替。

逻辑一：AI 时代的“独家水龙头”， 不管是 ChatGPT 还是自动驾驶，目前市面上所有最牛的 AI 芯片（英伟达、AMD、苹果），几乎 100% 都是台积电造的。 只要人类不停止发展 AI，台积电就是那个坐地收租的地主。

逻辑二：对手？一个能打的都没有，三星和英特尔虽然也在追赶，但在3nm 和即将到来的 2nm良率上，台积电依然遥遥领先。这不仅是技术优势，更是信任壁垒。

逻辑三：朋友圈太强大，看看它的客户名单：苹果、英伟达、高通……全是全球最有钱的科技巨头。这些大佬离不开台积电，这也保证了台积电的饭碗超级稳。

03风险在哪里？

地缘政治：这是房间里的大象。台海局势的一举一动，都会牵动股价。这是非市场因素，不可预测，也是压制台积电估值的最大原因。

现金流压力：刚才说了，一年砸500多亿美金建厂，这对现金流是个巨大的考验。如果宏观经济突然变冷，这些巨额投入可能会变成负担。

04总结：

现在的台积电，估值虽然不算“白菜价”，但考虑到它垄断级的地位，这个价格是合理的。它是半导体行业中，确定性最强的标的。考虑到地缘风险，不要一次性把子弹打光， 把它作为科技股的底仓配置，每当因为非基本面消息（比如政治新闻）导致股价大跌时，往往是最好的“捡带血筹码”的机会。

流水的科技巨头，铁打的台积电。在AI 的淘金热里，买把铲子防身，准没错。

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