China's economy slumps in August, casts doubt on growth target

China's factory output and retail sales reported their weakest growth since last year in August, keeping pressure on Beijing to roll out more stimulus to fend off a sharp slowdown in the world's ... Read More

China’s Economic Momentum Slows As August Data Underscore Fragile Recovery

China’s economy slowed further in August as retail sales, industrial output, and fixed-asset investment all fell short of forecasts, according to CNBC. Retail sales grew 3.4% year-over-year, missing ... Read More

China’s Broad Economic Slowdown Raises Stimulus Expectations

China’s economic activity slowed more than expected across the board in August, adding to the likelihood that policymakers will roll out more stimulus to hit the official growth goal. Read More

China's economic slowdown deepens in August with retail sales, industrial output missing expectations

A raft of key indicators missed expectations amid sluggish domestic demand and Beijing’s anti-involution campaign. Read More

Chinese Fiscal Spending Slowdown Persists in Risk for Economy

China’s government spending increased at a slower rate for the second straight month, underscoring how weaker fiscal support now presents a risk to an economy whose momentum is cooling across the ... Read More

China's wary consumers saved tons of cash. Now, they're pouring it into stocks.

Chinese consumers are channeling record savings into stocks as the property market slumps. Shanghai and Hong Kong indexes have surged on a flood of mainland money The market rally masks a weak economy ... Read More