Economic and event calendar in Asia 14 January 2026 - Chinese trade data (December)

Today's economic calendar in Asia is highlighted by December's Chinese trade data, set to be released at 0300 GMT. However, given the potential for delays, flexibility is advised. The data is often published in stages, meaning the full picture may take an hour or so to emerge. Recent news from China has raised eyebrows, particularly from the People's Bank of China indicating a potential dovish stance for 2026 with suggestions to reduce yuan purchases. This has led to a pullback from a 32-month high in the yuan, despite a strong USD. Additionally, December’s inflation data from China shows consumer prices rose 0.8% YoY, the highest in nearly three years, while factory gate prices continue to exhibit deflation, indicating persistent demand issues. With Trump’s recent threats regarding tariffs on countries trading with Iran, there's an undercurrent of concern about how this could impact China as well. All these elements create an atmosphere of speculation ahead of the trade data release today.