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China: Q2 growth lowest in decades

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Downward pressure on growth persists amid ongoing trade tensions.Chinese real GDP growth came in at 6.2% year-over-year (y-o-y) in Q2, down from 6.4% in Q1, and the lowest quarterly growth in over two decades.The tertiary sector (mainly services) continued to lead growth, expanding by 7.0% y-o-y in Q2, the same as in Q1. In comparison, growth in the secondary sector (mainly manufacturing) declined to 5.6% y-o-y, from 6.1% in the previous quarter.From an expenditure perspective, consumption contributed 3.8% to the 6.2% headline growth in the first half of the year, while capital formation and net exports contributed 1.2% and 1.3% to headline growth, respectively. Lingering impact of deleveraging policies and the damages by the trade dispute will likely continue to create headwinds to

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Downward pressure on growth persists amid ongoing trade tensions.

Chinese real GDP growth came in at 6.2% year-over-year (y-o-y) in Q2, down from 6.4% in Q1, and the lowest quarterly growth in over two decades.

The tertiary sector (mainly services) continued to lead growth, expanding by 7.0% y-o-y in Q2, the same as in Q1. In comparison, growth in the secondary sector (mainly manufacturing) declined to 5.6% y-o-y, from 6.1% in the previous quarter.

From an expenditure perspective, consumption contributed 3.8% to the 6.2% headline growth in the first half of the year, while capital formation and net exports contributed 1.2% and 1.3% to headline growth, respectively. Lingering impact of deleveraging policies and the damages by the trade dispute will likely continue to create headwinds to Chinese growth in the second half of the year.

We expect the Chinese government to maintain its policy easing to limit the downside risk. However, the government’s policy response will be event and data
dependent. Without the significant further escalation of trade tensions, the policy response may remain measured and contained.

Recent data for June show some early signs of stabilisation in the economy, especially in consumption and industrial production. However, they do not necessarily represent a decisive turning point yet, in our view. But we expect growth to pick up moderately in Q4 as policy easing gradually feeds into the economy, especially in the space of infrastructure investment.

At this point, our full-year Chinese GDP forecast of 6.3% for 2019 remains unchanged.

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Dong Chen
Dong Chen is senior Asia economist, Pictet Wealth Management. - Twelve years of working experience in macroeconomic research - Extensive knowledge about asset allocation and multi-asset class portfolios - Rich client-facing experiences with high-net-worth clients across Asia - Rigorous training in economics and comprehensive knowledge about Asian economies and business - Strong analytical skills and solid background in statistical/econometric analysis - Strong communication / presentation skills - Native Mandarin Chinese speaker and fluent in English Do not hesitate to contact Pictet for an investment proposal. Please contact Zurich Office, the Geneva Office or one of 26 other offices world-wide.

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