Weaker retail sales loom over China"s economy despite some bright spots

BEIJING (Reuters) - China reported weaker-than-expected investment and retail sales in April and a drop in home sales, clouding its economic outlook even as policymakers try to navigate debt risks and defuse a heated trade row with the United States......»»

The S&P 500 zig-zagged on both sides of unchanged on Friday as investors weighed worries about Sino-U.S. trade relations and weaker-than-expected retail sales data against optimism over the reopening of the U.S. economy after coronavirus lockdowns......»»

A coronavirus-fueled shutdown of bars, nightclubs and other drinking venues around the world hammered sales for Anheuser-Busch InBev SA in the first quarter......»»

Urban investment and retail sales also fell sharply.....»»

U.S. Treasury yields grind lower Friday, capping off a turbulent week of trading, after a weaker-than-expected retail sales number points to potential cracks in a longstanding pillar of the economy......»»

The housing market could continue to prop up the US economy in 2020 even if concerns about tension in Iran and trade talks with China dampen confidence for American businesses......»»

The housing market could continue to prop up the US economy in 2020 even if concerns about tension in Iran and trade talks with China dampen confidence for American businesses......»»

Industrial output and retail sales numbers point to a quarterly contraction in Japan's economy, but there were some more upbeat data out of China on Friday. Julian Satterthwaite reports......»»

China's industrial output and retail sales growth accelerated more than expected in November, suggesting resilience in the economy as Beijing seeks to prop up domestic demand amid the trade war with the United States......»»

Trade Wars Slam Chinese Retail Sales, Investment Growth Weakest In 21 Years While it will hardly come as a surprise to anyone following China's dismal attempts at reflating the economy, which on Monday we learned translated in.....»»

U.S. stocks opened higher on Thursday as a surge in July retail sales and Walmart's robust results eased fears of a recession in the world's largest economy, while differing reports on the U.S.-China trade dispute kept investors on edge......»»

China reported weaker growth in retail sales for April last week, implying that consumer.....»»

Amid escalating trade war tensions, China's economy disappoints investors with a slowdown in retail sales, industrial output and declining investments. .....»»

Worrisome waves have rippled from China in the form of weaker-than-expected economic data, pressuring the market even as trade worries continue to overshadow sentiment. Data from the Asian nation showed growth in retail sales and indu.....»»

Worrisome waves have rippled from China in the form of weaker-than-expected economic data, pressuring the market even as trade worries continue to overshadow sentiment. read more.....»»

U.S. stock indexes retreat Wednesday morning amid weaker-than-expected data on April retail sales, with investors’ reaction amplified by concerns about the state of U.S.-China tariff relations......»»

In the week ahead, the U.S. will see data on retail sales and industrial production, while overseas, China will release its report on first-quarter GDP and the eurozone will get a consumer confidence reading......»»

In the week ahead, China issues data on business activity, Brazil’s central bank releases a policy statement, and the U.S. will see reports on retail sales, housing starts and industrial production......»»

China has reported less-than-expected retail sales and investments for the month of April. As a result, policymakers and analysts are expecting a slowdown in the economy. China has reported.....»»

The Chinese economy is displaying further signs of weakness, with data Tuesday showing investment slumped to a record low in the first seven months of the year and retail sales sl.....»»