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China’s Retail Sales Beat Expectations—Here’s Why

China’s Retail Sales Beat Expectations—Here’s Why

On June 14, China released several economic data points. While the country's industrial production and fixed asset investment data were below expectations, its May retail sales were better than expected. The data showed China’s May retail sales rising 8.6%.