Apple could just be one of the many companies getting a boost from the turnaround in Chinese economy.
Apple’s China business has made a U-turn thanks to the stimulus programs the Chinese government injected into the economy, according to Tim Cook. Other U. S. companies with a big China presence could also follow with good news, if the Apple CEO is right.
Cook’s upbeat comment on China sent Apple shares surging despite slowing global iPhone sales. During the earnings call, the CEO pointed out that the value-added tax reduction in China as well as the “improved trade dialogue” between the U. S. and China helped uplift consumer confidence.
“The one that got the most visibility that happened in early April was the [value-added tax] reduction from 16% to 13%, so it was a very aggressive move. But there are other stimulus programs as well that likely have an effect at the consumer level,” Cook said.
Last year, China suffered the slowest economic growth since 1990, which forced the government to enforce a series of fiscal and monetary stimulus measures.
