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China's retail sales posted their first drop in over three years as domestic demand sours

Retail sales fell 0.6% in May, missing expectations of flat growth, while fixed-asset investment contracted more than forecast

China's retail sales posted their first drop in over three years as domestic demand sours

China's retail sales posted their first drop in over three years as domestic demand sours

Published June 16, 2026 · Category: Markets

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Retail sales fell 0.6% in May, missing expectations of flat growth, while fixed-asset investment contracted more than forecast

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Originally published at qz.com.

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