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China’s Factory Output Falls Short, Property Sector Faces Challenges – News

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Last updated: 2024/06/17 at 8:24 PM
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China’s industrial output in May fell short of expectations, while the property sector continued to struggle despite policy support efforts. The data released on Monday painted a mixed picture of the country’s economic recovery, with industrial output growing at a slower pace of 5.6% year-on-year, below analyst expectations. Retail sales, however, saw a boost due to a holiday period, growing by 3.7% year-on-year.

There were significant disparities across sectors in the Chinese economy, with strong exports and manufacturing activity, stable consumption, but a still-depressed property sector. Fixed asset investment rose by 4.0% in the first five months of the year, with manufacturing investment showing robust growth fueled by a focus on technological advancements. However, private sector investment remained weak, indicating low confidence among businesses.

The exports-led recovery bolstered the economy, with steel and aluminum output seeing significant growth in May. Despite this, the property market slump, high local government debt, and deflationary pressures continued to weigh on economic activity. An uneven growth pattern highlighted the need for more fiscal and monetary policy support to address the challenges faced by the economy.

The central bank left key policy rates unchanged, but there are expectations of a potential cut to the Loan Prime Rate (LPR) to stimulate lending and support household mortgage loans. Economists project a total 20-basis-point policy rate reduction in the second half of the year, but analysts remain cautious about the impact of potential rate cuts on the economy.

The property sector remains a key concern, with investment falling by 10.1% year-on-year and new home prices facing a continuous decline for the 11th consecutive month. The government has implemented measures to boost affordable housing sales, but it may take time for these policies to have a noticeable effect on the market. With consumer confidence still low, tepid demand from homebuyers has affected consumer prices and lending activity in the sector.

Despite the challenges in the property market, the job market remained relatively stable, with the nationwide survey-based jobless rate holding steady at 5.0% in May. Beijing has pledged to create more job opportunities through major projects, stimulate domestic demand, and increase fiscal stimulus to support economic growth. The government’s efforts to address the issues in the property sector and boost overall economic growth will be crucial in navigating the current challenges facing the Chinese economy.

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