China's Key Growth Indicators Continue To Present A Case For Further Policy Easing

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Summary

  • Data came in generally in line or slightly weaker than forecasts, as weak confidence continued to depress investment and consumption.
  • New home prices fell by -0.65% MoM in July, compared to a -0.67% MoM drop in June.
  • It is increasingly looking like the property market will continue to need more policy support to establish a bottom.

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Richard Drury

By Lynn Song

Property prices continued to decline in July as the bottom remains elusive

The National Bureau of Statistics published the 70-city housing prices for July, which showed home prices continued to decline at around the same

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