China’s factory activity contracts in January on weak domestic demand
China’s factory activity faltered in January as weak domestic demand dragged down production at the start of the…
China’s consumer spending push faces major challenge – debt-averse households
Chinese households have accelerated deleveraging – cutting debt relative to gross domestic product – at the fastest pace…
Wholesale inflation was softer than expected, retail sales moved higher in November
Wholesale prices moved up less than expected while consumers kept up a heavy buying pace in November, according…
China’s factory output, retail sales weaken in November
BEIJING, Dec 15 (Reuters) – China’s factory output and retail sales growth slowed further in November, weighed by…
Black Friday sales set to be biggest on record with shoppers spending billions on deals
It is shaping up to be the biggest retail event of the year, with shoppers already hunting for…
Tylenol retail sales holding up despite Trump, lawsuits, and safety debate
Retail sales of Tylenol remain broadly steady across global markets even as the brand faces mounting political and…
Latest retail sales figures keep BoC on track for cuts
“Auto sales contributed to the August advance, although that was offset by a decline in the other often…
Foreign banks raise China GDP forecast, Goldman Sachs says 2025 target ‘largely on track’
Several major banks forecast stronger economic growth for China this year, buoyed by third-quarter data showing slightly better-than-expected…
Consumer Spending Slowed in September, Says Retail Group
Retail sales slowed on a monthly basis in September after a busy summer but year-over-year increases remain strong…
China’s consumers are surprising economists. Meet the ‘bifurcated shopper.’
Stories like these are showing up in the data, too. Retail sales overall grew only 3.4% in August,…
China’s Xi calls for building unified market to ‘secure an edge’ in global race
President Xi Jinping has called for more efforts to develop a unified domestic market, arguing that it will…
China’s Xi calls for building unified market to ‘secure an edge’ in global race
President Xi Jinping has called for more efforts to develop a unified domestic market, arguing that it will…