China's Economy Shows Signs of Recovery with Retail Sales Surge
October data reveals increased consumer spending and slowing property price declines, but industrial output growth remains sluggish.
- Retail sales in China rose by 4.8% in October, marking the fastest growth since February, driven by consumer incentives and policy support.
- The property market showed improvement as new home prices fell at a slower rate, suggesting stabilization efforts are taking effect.
- China's industrial production growth slowed to 5.3% in October, missing expectations and raising concerns about economic momentum.
- Chinese stocks experienced their largest weekly loss since July, reflecting investor skepticism about the sustainability of economic recovery.
- Beijing's recent stimulus measures, including interest rate cuts and tax incentives, aim to boost consumer confidence and support economic growth.