China's factory output rises 5.7% in March, retail sales growth slips to 1.7% - Reuters
China's factory output rises 5.7% in March, retail sales growth slips to 1.7% Reuters
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China's industrial output grew by 5.7% year-on-year in March, while retail sales increased by 1.7%, indicating a slowdown in consumer spending.
China's industrial output in April grew 6.1% from a year earlier, slowing from 7.7% growth in March, while retail sales rose 5.1%, down from a 5.9% increase in March.
China's industrial output grew 6.3% in January-February, accelerating from the 5.2% pace in December, while retail sales rose 2.8%, exceeding expectations of a 2.5% increase.
Chinese industrial production and retail sales grew more than expected in the first two months of 2026, with industrial production up 6.3% year-on-year and retail sales up 2.8%.
China's March data shows strong industrial output but weak retail sales, indicating a fragile economic recovery amid global uncertainties.
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