China has continuously accelerated the review of rare earth-related export license applications, said He Yadong, spokesperson at the Ministry of Commerce at a press conference, responding to reports that the EU ambassador to China asked Beijing to solve the current shortage before the leaders' summit next month. He said authorities have approved a number of compliant applications and are willing to further strengthen communication on export controls with relevant countries.
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The April headline CPI was a touch above expectations at 2.4%y/y (2.3% was forecast). The trimmed mean rose 2.8%y/y (against a 2.7% prior outcome, there is no consensus estimate for this print). More details to follow.
