BEIJING: The engines of China’s economy are spluttering, with exports falling, factory output slowing, investment growth at a record low and consumption coming off the boil.
Industrial output rose 4.7% from a year earlier, versus a median estimate of 5.4%, data showed. Retail sales expanded 7.2%, compared to a projected 7.8% increase.
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