Reported Earlier, China Industrial Production (YoY) 4.5% Vs. 6.0% Est.; 7.0% Prior
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China's industrial production growth slowed to 4.5% year-over-year, falling short of the estimated 6.0% and down from the previous 7.0%.
April 16, 2024 | 4:36 am
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The iShares China Large-Cap ETF (FXI) may face short-term pressure due to slower industrial production growth in China, indicating potential economic cooling.
The iShares China Large-Cap ETF (FXI) is directly impacted by economic indicators from China, such as industrial production figures. A lower than expected growth rate suggests a cooling economy, which could lead to reduced investor confidence in Chinese large-cap stocks, potentially negatively affecting FXI's performance in the short term.
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