Flash: Risks of a downside surprise in Chinese data today - Westpac

FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - The main event in Asia is the China’s industrial production data, due at 5.30GMT, with expectations pointing at 9.9% y/y vs upbeat 9.7% in Jul. Aug retail sale and fixed asset investment are due at the same time. According to Sean Callow, FX Strategist at Westpac: "We see risks of a downside surprise due to base effects."