China will hold key data this week, watching growth - UOB

Analysts at UOB Group explained that, in Asia this week, key data will be from China.

Key Quotes:

"Key data will be from China, including the 4Q 2017 GDP data, Dec property prices, retail sales, industrial production and fixed asset investment which are all scheduled on Thursday. 

Some moderation is expected for China’s growth to 6.7% y/y in 4Q after unexpectedly strong 6.9% in the first three quarters of 2017. That will put 2017 growth at a comfortable 6.8%."