China's Q2 2026 GDP growth missed expectations, putting its 5% annual target at risk and raising questions about whether Beijing will unleash stimulus.

Gross domestic product is forecast to have grown 4.5 percent year-on-year in April-June

China's Premier calls for economic adjustments amid growth challenges. GDP growth below 1.0% in 2026 at 0.1% YES, between 5.0% and 6.0% at 16.1% YES.

China's 2026 growth may hit the low end of its target, with growth between 5.0% and 6.0% at 17% YES.