Economic Calendar and indicators of China
Overview
| Indicator | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP q/q | 0.9% | 2 Q 2026 | 1.3% | Quarterly |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% | Aug 2026 | 5.2% | Monthly |
| CPI y/y | 0.8% | Aug 2026 | 0.5% | Monthly |
| Trade Balance | ¥809.30 B | Aug 2026 | ¥767.07 B | Monthly |
Economic Calendar
Time,
Currency
Event
Actual
Forecast
Previous
2026.09.30 01:00, CNY, Manufacturing PMI, Actual: 50.1, Forecast: 50.2, Previous: 49.8
2026.09.30 01:00, CNY, Non-Manufacturing PMI, Actual: 50.2, Forecast: 49.4, Previous: 49.0
2026.09.30 01:00, CNY, Composite PMI, Actual: 50.7, Previous: 49.5
2026.09.30 01:45, CNY, Caixin Manufacturing PMI, Forecast: 51.2, Previous: 51.5
2026.09.30 01:45, CNY, Caixin Services PMI, Forecast: 52.8, Previous: 51.4
2026.09.30 01:45, CNY, Caixin Composite PMI, Previous: 52.1
2026.10.01 00:00, CNY, National Day
2026.10.02 00:00, CNY, National Day
2026.10.03 00:00, CNY, National Day
2026.10.04 00:00, CNY, National Day
2026.10.05 00:00, CNY, National Day
2026.10.06 00:00, CNY, National Day
2026.10.07 00:00, CNY, National Day
2026.10.07 06:00, CNY, Foreign Exchange Reserves, Forecast: $3.441 T, Previous: $3.438 T
Economic indicators
| GDP | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP YTD y/y | 4.7% | 2 Q 2026 | 5.0% | Quarterly |
| GDP q/q | 0.9% | 2 Q 2026 | 1.3% | Quarterly |
| GDP y/y | 4.3% | 2 Q 2026 | 5.0% | Quarterly |
| Labor | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% | Aug 2026 | 5.2% | Monthly |
| Prices | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| CPI m/m | 0.4% | Aug 2026 | -0.1% | Monthly |
| CPI y/y | 0.8% | Aug 2026 | 0.5% | Monthly |
| PPI y/y | 3.8% | Aug 2026 | 3.5% | Monthly |
| Money | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| Foreign Direct Investment YTD y/y | -5.3% | Aug 2026 | -6.2% | Monthly |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves | $3.438 T | Aug 2026 | $3.419 T | Monthly |
| PBC M2 Money Stock y/y | 7.5% | Aug 2026 | 7.7% | Monthly |
| PBC New Loans | ¥0.060 T | Aug 2026 | ¥-0.340 T | Monthly |
| PBC Outstanding Loan Growth y/y | 4.9% | Aug 2026 | 5.1% | Monthly |
| Trade | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| Exports USD y/y | 25.0% | Aug 2026 | 23.9% | Monthly |
| Exports y/y | 18.6% | Aug 2026 | 17.8% | Monthly |
| Imports USD y/y | 28.2% | Aug 2026 | 27.5% | Monthly |
| Imports y/y | 21.7% | Aug 2026 | 21.3% | Monthly |
| Trade Balance | ¥809.30 B | Aug 2026 | ¥767.07 B | Monthly |
| Trade Balance USD | $119.09 B | Aug 2026 | $112.50 B | Monthly |
| Business | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| Caixin Composite PMI | N/D | Sep 2026 | 52.1 | Monthly |
| Caixin Manufacturing PMI | N/D | Sep 2026 | 51.5 | Monthly |
| Caixin Services PMI | N/D | Sep 2026 | 51.4 | Monthly |
| Composite PMI | 50.7 | Sep 2026 | 49.5 | Monthly |
| Fixed Asset Investment y/y | -7.2% | Aug 2026 | -6.7% | Monthly |
| Industrial Production YTD y/y | 5.3% | Aug 2026 | 5.3% | Monthly |
| Industrial Production y/y | 5.2% | Aug 2026 | 4.5% | Monthly |
| Industrial Profit YTD y/y | 15.7% | Aug 2026 | 17.6% | Monthly |
| Industrial Profit y/y | 0.8% | Jun 2022 | -6.5% | Monthly |
| Manufacturing PMI | 50.1 | Sep 2026 | 49.8 | Monthly |
| Non-Manufacturing PMI | 50.2 | Sep 2026 | 49.0 | Monthly |
| Consumer | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| Retail Sales YTD y/y | 1.1% | Aug 2026 | 1.2% | Monthly |
| Retail Sales y/y | 0.4% | Aug 2026 | 0.6% | Monthly |