China misses retail forecasts for November as domestic demand remains muted
[HKFP] - 12/16/2024
China’s retail sales growth weakened last month, official data showed on Monday, missing forecasts as demand remains muted in the world’s number two economy. The country is battling sluggish domestic consumption, a persistent crisis in the property sector and soaring government debt — all of (…)
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