Economics

China Sees Grimmer October as Car and Home Sales Drop

  • Business confidence continued to weaken and prices rose
  • But export demand, domestic stock market both still rising
Photographer: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg
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China’s economy is showing signs of a further slowdown with car and housing sales dropping again this month even as exports continue their strong performance and the government seeks to allay concerns over growth.