Note the scheduled time for these data has changed to 0700 GMT. China activity data for May 2021.
Industrial Production y/y
- expected 9.2%, prior was 9.8%
- Foreign demand (for exports) remains strong, and domestic demand is improving
Industrial Production YTD y/y
- expected 26.3%, prior was 29.6%
Fixed Assets (excluding rural) YTD y/y
- expected 17.0%, prior was 19.9%
Retail Sales y/y,
- expected 14.0%, prior was 17.7%
- supported by holiday spending over the Labour Day holiday – consumer spending improving in China.
Retail Sales YTD y/y
- expected 26.3%, prior was29.6 %