Decline in China's factory activity slows as curbs ease China's factory activity fell at a slower pace in May as Covid-19 curbs in major manufacturing hubs eased, but movement controls continued to weigh on … Business • 31 May 22
China cuts key mortgage reference rate as Covid bites China today announced it would cut a key interest rate in a boost to home buyers and debt-mired developers as the country's economy is slowed … Business • 20 May 22
Brent hits 5-month high on supply cuts, China data Oil prices rose today, with Brent touching the highest in five months, underpinned by a 30% cut in Abu Dhabi crude supplies and encouraging Chinese … Business • 31 Aug 20
China inflation still high on virus, food worries The soaring price of pork and other food kept Chinese consumer inflation close to eight-year highs in February, official data showed today, as authorities battled … Business • 10 Mar 20
More worry for China as industrial growth disappoints China's economy showed further signs of weakness last month, with industrial output posting its slowest growth in 17 years. Business • 14 Jun 19
China slashes banks' reserve requirements China's central bank has announced a steep cut in the level of cash that banks must hold as reserves. Business • 08 Oct 18
OECD trims economic outlook over trade woes Global economic growth has peaked in the face of rising trade frictions and emerging market turbulence, the OECD said today, as it trimmed its earlier … Business • 20 Sep 18
Factories globally feel the pinch from trade conflict Global manufacturing activity took a hit from weak orders in August, surveys showed, a sign firms are feeling the pinch from an intensifying trade war … Business • 03 Sep 18
China's service sector grows at fastest pace in 6 years China's services sector got off to a flying start in 2018, expanding at its fastest pace in almost six years as new orders surged and … Business • 05 Feb 18
China economy rebounds in 2017 with 6.9% growth China's economy grew faster than expected in the fourth quarter from a year earlier, helped by a rebound in the industrial sector, a resilient property … Business • 18 Jan 18
China's economic growth eases in third quarter China's growth eased to 6.8% in the third quarter but remained higher than the government's full-year target. Business • 19 Oct 17
China factory activity picks up in June An indicator of Chinese manufacturing activity beat forecasts in June but analysts warn the surprising result belied a slowdown in the world's second-largest economy. Business • 30 Jun 17
China factory output rises in May, officials cautious Output by Chinese factories and workshops topped expectations in May, but officials warned of lingering "unstable and uncertain factors" at home and abroad that could … Business • 14 Jun 17
China's economy gets off to strong start in 2017 China issued a raft of upbeat data today showing the economy got off to a strong start to 2017, supported by strong bank lending, a … Business • 14 Mar 17
China posts first monthly trade deficit in 3 years China posted its first monthly trade deficit in three years in February as imports surged at their fastest pace since early 2012. Business • 08 Mar 17
China's growth slows to weakest pace in 26 years China's economy grew a faster-than-expected 6.8% in the fourth quarter, boosted by higher government spending and record bank lending. Business • 20 Jan 17
China factory gate prices rise at five year high China's producer prices rose at their swiftest pace in more than five years in December, the government said today, in a positive sign of strengthening … Business • 10 Jan 17
China's services sector activity at 17-month high Growth in China's services sector accelerated to a 17-month high in December, a private survey showed today. Business • 05 Jan 17
China's exports drop for seventh month in a row Chinese exports sank for a seventh consecutive month in October, as weak global demand dealt a blow to the world's number two economy following recent … Business • 08 Nov 16
Gloomy China trade data raises recovery fears China's September exports fell 10% from a year earlier, far worse than expected, while imports unexpectedly shrank after picking up in August. Business • 13 Oct 16
Chinese industrial output beats expectations China's industrial output grew the fastest in five months in August as demand for products from coal to cars rebounded thanks to higher government spending … Business • 13 Sep 16
Poor China July imports suggest cooling demand China's exports and imports fell more than expected in July in a rocky start to the third quarter, pointing to further weakness in global demand … Business • 08 Aug 16
China investment grows at slowest pace since 2000 Growth in China's fixed-asset investment slipped below 10% for the first time since 2000 in the months from January to May as a boost from … Business • 13 Jun 16
China factory activity edges up, employment down China's manufacturing sector unexpectedly picked up some momentum in September despite factory employment slumping to a five and a half year low. Business • 23 Sep 14
China's premier seeks to reassure markets China's Premier Li Keqiang sought to reassure jittery global investors that Beijing was ready to support the cooling economy. Business • 28 Mar 14
