Event Brief
UPDATED Oct 19, 2026 at 8:04 PM ET
Oct 18, 2026 at 11:06 PM ET
China's third-quarter growth reaches 4.5%
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China's economy grew 4.5% year over year in the July-September quarter, with growth accelerating as robust exports and foreign demand for Chinese technological goods largely offset sluggish consumer demand. The figure beat estimates.
WHO: China
WHAT: China's economy grew 4.5% year over year in the third quarter, accelerating on robust exports.
WHEN: Reported Oct 19, 2026 at 12:36 AM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: Foreign demand for Chinese technological goods and robust exports largely offset sluggish consumer demand.
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