China’s Slowdown Is Set to Deepen as Pivot to Consumption Stalls
Container ships moored at the Qingdao Port in Qingdao, China. China is set to release data on Monday showing that a historic contraction in investment and faltering consumption are offsetting the momentum given by the export boom.
Source: Bloomberg
China’s economy likely capped 2025 with its weakest quarterly growth in three years, exposing a lopsided reliance on exports over consumption that’s set to extend into coming months.
After weathering Donald Trump’s trade war thanks to record sales outside the US, China is set to release data on Monday showing that a historic contraction in investment and faltering consumption are offsetting the momentum given by the export boom.