China's Manufacturing Recovery Accelerates in June... Consumer Slump Deepens (Update)

Last month, China's manufacturing sector showed a recovery that exceeded market expectations, but domestic consumption fell short of expectations, continuing a sluggish atmosphere.

According to the National Bureau of Statistics of China on the 15th, industrial production in June increased by 5.3% year-on-year, significantly surpassing the market forecast of 4.9%. Industrial production in May had increased by 5.6% year-on-year.

Industrial production aggregates the total output of factories, mines, and public facilities, reflecting trends in manufacturing. It is also used as a leading indicator for employment and average income.

Domestic consumption showed a deepening sluggish trend. Retail sales in China in June increased by only 2.0% year-on-year, falling short of both the forecast (3.3%) and the previous month's figure (3.7%).

As of the end of June, China's unemployment rate was 5.0%, matching both the previous month's rate (5.0%) and the forecast (5.0%).

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