Letting go of equities, holding the renminbi

Chinese policymakers are intervening to stem market declines, but unevenly: they appear much more concerned about the currency than about equities. Meanwhile, worries about the domestic outlook continue to mount in parallel with those over trade. A surge in corporate bond defaults is the latest signal that conditions are worsening.

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