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Why China's Property Sector Is Stabilizing Without a Consumer Rebound
Lucas and Luna examine a peculiar divergence in China's economy: property sales and prices are leveling off in several major cities, yet consumer spending remains stubbornly weak. They dig into the latest data showing home transaction volumes up 12 percent month-over-month in May 2026 across 30 tracked cities, while retail sales growth stays below 4 percent. Lucas highlights that the stabilization is driven by state-led purchases of distressed developer assets and mortgage rate cuts, not by household confidence. Luna contrasts this with the persistent drag from the housing wealth effect…
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