China's growth slowed to 4.3% year-on-year in the second quarter, the slowest quarterly pace since the pandemic. Though June saw better industrial production and retail sales, the investment slump worsened. Weak domestic demand also weighed on overall momentum. Growth remains within the target range, but pressure for policy support may be increasing China's second quarter GDP saw a significant deceleration, down to 4.3% YoY from 5.0% in the first quarter, weaker than forecasts (market: 4.5%, ING: 4.6%). This was the slowest growth in any quarter since the lockdown-impacted fourth quarter of 2022. Through the first ... (full story)