Jul 15, 2026
China's economy grows 4.3% in Q2 2026, slowest pace in over three years amid weak demand and Iran war impact
China's economy slowed sharply to 4.3% annual growth in the second quarter of 2026, missing analyst expectations and marking the weakest performance since late 2022. The slowdown was driven by weak domestic demand and oil price shocks from the Iran war, putting pressure on policymakers to accelerate stimulus measures.
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