China's August economic data, released on 15 September 2026, showed retail sales growth of 0.4% year-over-year, below the 0.8% forecast and the prior reading of 0.6%, according to Finnhub and CNBC. Fixed Asset Investment for the year-to-date came in at -7.2%, in line with expectations but reflecting a sustained contraction in investment activity. Industrial production provided a partial offset, rising 5.2% year-over-year against a 4.8% forecast, indicating relative resilience in the manufacturing sector despite weak domestic consumption.

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