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China’s consumer spending may have contracted for the first time since the pandemic.

China

Who
economists surveyed by Bloomberg
What
China’s consumer spending may have contracted for the first time since the pandemic.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:00:52 GMT · 2h 39m ago
Where
China ·
Why
Consumption is hobbled by a weak job market and faster inflation.
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A contraction in consumer spending in China, the world's second-biggest economy, indicates a further slowdown despite booming trade, potentially affecting global economic stability.

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