In August, there was a sharp slowdown in output compared to expectations (-3,5%). But the statistics show a growth of 13,5% compared to last year. However, the figure remains up by 13,5% compared to a year earlier.
Industrial production in China fell in August. The growth figure compared to last year is 13,5%, a real chimera for Western countries on the verge of stagnation. However, it shows a slowdown compared to growth forecasts of 17%. Retail sales recorded a trend increase of 17%, a slight decrease compared to 17,2% in July. Fixed investments, in the period from January to August, increased by 25%.
The National Statistical Office also published i data collected related to inflation.
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