Event Brief
China retail sales fall first time in over 3 years
Filed: Jun 16, 2026 at 12:03 AM ET
Summary: China’s retail sales fell for the first time in more than three years in May, while urban investment contracted.
WHO: China
WHAT: Retail sales fell for the first time in over three years and urban investment contracted more than expected in May
WHEN: Jun 15, 2026 at 11:06 PM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: Scheduled economic data release.
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