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China's growth rate has fallen to its lowest level since 2016 sign that the trade dispute with America could affect its economy.
China's GDP grew at an annual rate of 6.7% in the second quarter of 2018, partly due to slower-than-expected growth in industrial production.
slight deterioration in the first three months of this year, when the economy grew by 6.8% annually.
Although this figure is greater than Beijing's growth target of more than 6.5 ", it will raise concerns. by America this year hurt. It could also show that the campaign to curb shadow banking and risky loans is also holding back growth.
Government figures also show that industrial production increased only 6.9% in June from 6.7% in June. However, retail sales jumped 9% year-over-year, up 8.5%.
The National Bureau of Statistics of China warned that there were "increased uncertainties" in the global economy (no price for who they thought …). He also argued that the Chinese economy is still on a "stable and improving trend" despite the shadow of a trade war with America.
Asian stock markets fell following data, the Shanghai Composite retreating about 0.8%.