China's Economy in Shock: Investment Plummets, Growth Slows – What It Means for Your Money!

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Abhay Singh | Whalesbook News Team

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China's economy showed a weaker-than-expected performance in October, kicking off the fourth quarter on a sluggish note. Industrial production grew by 4.9% year-on-year, falling short of the forecasted 5.5%. A major concern is the fixed-asset investment, which contracted by a record 1.7% for the first ten months of the year. This included minimal growth in infrastructure spending and a slowdown in manufacturing outlays, alongside a further drop in property investment. Retail sales, a key indicator of consumer demand, increased by only 2.9%, marking the fifth consecutive month of deceleration. The National Bureau of Statistics acknowledged "multiple unstable and uncertain factors" and "big pressure on economic restructuring," suggesting Beijing might not be rushing to introduce new stimulus measures. The market reaction was muted, with Chinese stocks (CSI 300 Index) closing down 0.7%.

Impact: This slowdown in China, a major global manufacturing hub and consumer market, could reduce demand for raw materials and finished goods, potentially affecting global supply chains and commodity prices. For India, it might mean lower export demand and a dampening effect on global economic sentiment, which could influence Indian markets. Rating: 7/10