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 | 0.9% | Sep 2026 | 0.8% | Monthly |
| Trade Balance | ¥905.97 B | Sep 2026 | ¥809.30 B | Monthly |
Economic Calendar
Time,
Currency
Event
Actual
Forecast
Previous
2026.10.19 01:00, CNY, Foreign Direct Investment YTD y/y, Forecast: -2.9%, Previous: -5.3%
2026.10.19 02:00, CNY, GDP q/q, Forecast: 1.1%, Previous: 0.9%
2026.10.19 02:00, CNY, GDP y/y, Forecast: 4.6%, Previous: 4.3%
2026.10.19 02:00, CNY, Retail Sales y/y, Forecast: 0.9%, Previous: 0.4%
2026.10.19 02:00, CNY, Industrial Production y/y, Forecast: 4.9%, Previous: 5.2%
2026.10.19 02:00, CNY, Fixed Asset Investment y/y, Forecast: -5.4%, Previous: -7.2%
2026.10.19 02:00, CNY, NBS Press Conference on Economic Situation
2026.10.19 02:00, CNY, Unemployment Rate, Forecast: 5.3%, Previous: 5.3%
2026.10.19 02:00, CNY, Industrial Production YTD y/y, Previous: 5.3%
2026.10.19 02:00, CNY, Retail Sales YTD y/y, Previous: 1.1%
2026.10.19 02:00, CNY, GDP YTD y/y, Previous: 4.7%
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 | 0.2% | Sep 2026 | 0.4% | Monthly |
| CPI y/y | 0.9% | Sep 2026 | 0.8% | Monthly |
| PPI y/y | 5.0% | Sep 2026 | 3.8% | Monthly |
| Money | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| Foreign Direct Investment YTD y/y | -5.3% | Aug 2026 | -6.2% | Monthly |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves | $3.400 T | Sep 2026 | $3.438 T | Monthly |
| PBC M2 Money Stock y/y | 7.2% | Sep 2026 | 7.5% | Monthly |
| PBC New Loans | ¥1.080 T | Sep 2026 | ¥0.060 T | Monthly |
| PBC Outstanding Loan Growth y/y | 4.8% | Sep 2026 | 4.9% | Monthly |
| Trade | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| Exports USD y/y | 36.3% | Sep 2026 | 25.0% | Monthly |
| Exports y/y | 29.6% | Sep 2026 | 18.6% | Monthly |
| Imports USD y/y | 31.0% | Sep 2026 | 28.2% | Monthly |
| Imports y/y | 24.6% | Sep 2026 | 21.7% | Monthly |
| Trade Balance | ¥905.97 B | Sep 2026 | ¥809.30 B | Monthly |
| Trade Balance USD | $133.53 B | Sep 2026 | $119.09 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 |