China's economy grew 4.3% year-on-year in the second quarter, missing market expectations and marking its slowest pace since late 2022. The weaker-than-expected growth, driven by soft domestic demand despite resilient exports and industrial production, could keep Asian equities and metal stocks volatile as investors assess the outlook for China's economy and potential policy stimulus.

China's economic growth is predicted to have slowed down in the second quarter of the year, according to a recent survey, although strong exports tied...

China's GDP growth is projected to slow to 4.5% in Q2 2026, with a 79% chance it will be between 4.0% and 5.0% for the year.