Economic Calendar and indicators of China
Overview
| Indicator | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP q/q | 1.3% | 1 Q 2026 | 1.2% | Quarterly |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% | Mar 2026 | 5.3% | Monthly |
| CPI y/y | 1.2% | Apr 2026 | 1.0% | Monthly |
| Trade Balance | ¥692.80 B | Nov 2024 | ¥679.10 B | Monthly |
Economic Calendar
Time,
Currency
Event
Actual
Forecast
Previous
2026.05.14 01:00, CNY, PBC New Loans, Forecast: ¥2.053 T, Previous: ¥2.990 T
2026.05.14 01:00, CNY, PBC M2 Money Stock y/y, Forecast: 8.6%, Previous: 8.5%
2026.05.14 01:00, CNY, PBC Outstanding Loan Growth y/y, Forecast: 5.5%, Previous: 5.7%
2026.05.15 01:00, CNY, Foreign Direct Investment YTD y/y, Forecast: -5.7%, Previous: -7.3%
2026.05.18 02:00, CNY, Retail Sales y/y, Forecast: 1.3%, Previous: 1.7%
2026.05.18 02:00, CNY, Industrial Production y/y, Forecast: 6.3%, Previous: 5.7%
2026.05.18 02:00, CNY, Fixed Asset Investment y/y, Forecast: 2.0%, Previous: 1.7%
2026.05.18 02:00, CNY, NBS Press Conference on Economic Situation
2026.05.18 02:00, CNY, Unemployment Rate, Forecast: 5.3%, Previous: 5.4%
2026.05.18 02:00, CNY, Industrial Production YTD y/y, Previous: 6.1%
2026.05.18 02:00, CNY, Retail Sales YTD y/y, Previous: 2.4%
Economic indicators
| GDP | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP YTD y/y | 5.0% | 1 Q 2026 | 4.8% | Quarterly |
| GDP q/q | 1.3% | 1 Q 2026 | 1.2% | Quarterly |
| GDP y/y | 5.0% | 1 Q 2026 | 4.5% | Quarterly |
| Labor | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% | Mar 2026 | 5.3% | Monthly |
| Prices | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| CPI m/m | 0.3% | Apr 2026 | -0.7% | Monthly |
| CPI y/y | 1.2% | Apr 2026 | 1.0% | Monthly |
| PPI y/y | 2.8% | Apr 2026 | 0.5% | Monthly |
| Money | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| Foreign Direct Investment YTD y/y | -7.3% | Mar 2026 | -5.7% | Monthly |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves | $3.411 T | Apr 2026 | $3.342 T | Monthly |
| PBC M2 Money Stock y/y | N/D | Apr 2026 | 8.5% | Monthly |
| PBC New Loans | N/D | Apr 2026 | ¥2.990 T | Monthly |
| PBC Outstanding Loan Growth y/y | N/D | Apr 2026 | 5.7% | Monthly |
| Trade | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| Exports USD y/y | 6.7% | Nov 2024 | 12.7% | Monthly |
| Exports y/y | 5.8% | Nov 2024 | 11.2% | Monthly |
| Imports USD y/y | -3.9% | Nov 2024 | -2.3% | Monthly |
| Imports y/y | -4.7% | Nov 2024 | -3.7% | Monthly |
| Trade Balance | ¥692.80 B | Nov 2024 | ¥679.10 B | Monthly |
| Trade Balance USD | $97.44 B | Nov 2024 | $95.72 B | Monthly |
| Business | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| Caixin Composite PMI | 53.1 | Apr 2026 | 51.5 | Monthly |
| Caixin Manufacturing PMI | 52.2 | Apr 2026 | 50.8 | Monthly |
| Caixin Services PMI | 52.6 | Apr 2026 | 56.7 | Monthly |
| Composite PMI | 50.1 | Apr 2026 | 50.5 | Monthly |
| Fixed Asset Investment y/y | 1.7% | Mar 2026 | 1.8% | Monthly |
| Industrial Production YTD y/y | 6.1% | Mar 2026 | 6.3% | Monthly |
| Industrial Production y/y | 5.7% | Mar 2026 | 6.3% | Monthly |
| Industrial Profit YTD y/y | 15.5% | Mar 2026 | 15.2% | Monthly |
| Industrial Profit y/y | 0.8% | Jun 2022 | -6.5% | Monthly |
| Manufacturing PMI | 50.3 | Apr 2026 | 50.4 | Monthly |
| Non-Manufacturing PMI | 49.4 | Apr 2026 | 50.1 | Monthly |
| Consumer | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| Retail Sales YTD y/y | 2.4% | Mar 2026 | 2.8% | Monthly |
| Retail Sales y/y | 1.7% | Mar 2026 | 2.8% | Monthly |