Slowdown in Chinese industrial profit growth in August 2026
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National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) of China
China
August 2026
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Chinese industrial profits grew by 4.2% in August, down from 11.2% in July. Weak domestic demand and overcapacity are impacting sectors outside of AI and technology.
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