Beijing, 15 November, 2025 | Prime Headlines:
China’s economy delivered another weak month in October, with key indicators showing a clear loss of momentum across industries, consumers, and investment.
Industrial Output Falls Short
Industrial production came in below expectations, signaling slower factory activity and weaker global demand. Analysts say this is a sign that China’s manufacturing sector is still struggling to recover.
Investment Continues to Slide
Fixed-asset investment — which includes spending on infrastructure, property, and factories — dropped 1.7% so far this year, its sharpest decline in years. The ongoing real estate crisis and tighter financing have forced companies to cut back heavily.
Retail Sales Barely Grow
Retail sales rose just 2.9%, a small improvement but still too weak to show a real consumer recovery. Shoppers remain cautious due to job insecurity, falling home prices, and low confidence in the economy.
A Small Drop in Unemployment — But Not Enough
Unemployment edged down by 0.1%, but economists say this minor improvement does little to change the broader picture of economic slowdown.
A Tough Year for China
Between a fragile property market, sluggish global demand, and cautious consumers, China’s economy is still facing strong headwinds.
October’s numbers confirm one thing:
China’s recovery is stalling, and the world’s second-largest economy isn’t waking up just yet.
