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Why Chinas Economy Is Slowing as Stimulus Calls Grow
China just posted its slowest quarterly GDP growth since 2022, with Q2 2026 coming in at 4.2 percent year-over-year, missing expectations and reigniting debate over whether Beijing will unleash a major stimulus package. Lucas and Luna drill into the specific numbers that matter: the trade data showing imports outpacing exports, the yuan hovering near 6.78 per dollar, and the property slump that continues to drag on consumer confidence. They look at what the People's Bank of China is likely to do next, whether infrastructure spending can still move the needle, and why household savings…
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