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China's Industrial Profits Dip Amid Deflation, Trade Tensions

3/27/2025

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China's industrial profits decreased by 0.3% in January-February 2025, influenced by deflation and trade tensions, after an 11% increase in December.
The manufacturing sector experienced a profit rise of 4.8%, while utilities surged by 13.5%; however, mining profits plummeted by 25.2%.
Analysts foresee a fragile economic recovery, with Morgan Stanley adjusting China's growth forecast to 4.5% for the year.

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China's industrial profits decreased by 0.3% in January-February 2025, influenced by deflation and trade tensions, after an 11% increase in December.
The manufacturing sector experienced a profit rise of 4.8%, while utilities surged by 13.5%; however, mining profits plummeted by 25.2%.
Analysts foresee a fragile economic recovery, with Morgan Stanley adjusting China's growth forecast to 4.5% for the year.