Retail sales, industrial output fell short of expectations in July as several headwinds appeared to reduce consumer and investor confidence.

Retail sales, industrial output fell short of expectations in July as several headwinds appeared to reduce consumer and investor confidence.

Both headline figures fell short of expectations in July as US tariffs and a lingering property downturn continue to weigh on confidence.

China's economy lost momentum in July, with growth faltering across the board, as weak domestic demand persisted.

Officials blamed U.S. “protectionism” for the dismal July data, but growth was likely held back by real estate and new policies aimed at slowing factory investments.