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 | 5.0% | Jun 2026 | 5.1% | Monthly |
| CPI y/y | 0.5% | Jul 2026 | 1.0% | Monthly |
| Trade Balance | ¥692.80 B | Nov 2024 | ¥679.10 B | Monthly |
Economic Calendar
Time,
Currency
Event
Actual
Forecast
Previous
2026.08.07 08:29, CNY, Foreign Exchange Reserves, Actual: $3.419 T, Forecast: $3.410 T, Previous: $3.416 T
2026.08.09 01:30, CNY, CPI m/m, Actual: -0.1%, Forecast: 0.2%, Previous: -0.3%
2026.08.09 01:30, CNY, CPI y/y, Actual: 0.5%, Forecast: 0.8%, Previous: 1.0%
2026.08.09 01:30, CNY, PPI y/y, Actual: 3.5%, Forecast: 2.9%, Previous: 4.1%
2026.08.10 01:00, CNY, PBC New Loans, Forecast: ¥0.591 T, Previous: ¥1.610 T
2026.08.10 01:00, CNY, PBC M2 Money Stock y/y, Forecast: 8.1%, Previous: 8.0%
2026.08.10 01:00, CNY, PBC Outstanding Loan Growth y/y, Forecast: 5.0%, Previous: 5.2%
2026.08.13 01:00, CNY, Foreign Direct Investment YTD y/y, Forecast: -6.9%, Previous: -5.0%
2026.08.17 02:00, CNY, Retail Sales y/y, Forecast: 1.8%, Previous: 1.0%
2026.08.17 02:00, CNY, Industrial Production y/y, Forecast: 4.9%, Previous: 5.3%
2026.08.17 02:00, CNY, Fixed Asset Investment y/y, Forecast: -6.3%, Previous: -5.7%
2026.08.17 02:00, CNY, NBS Press Conference on Economic Situation
2026.08.17 02:00, CNY, Unemployment Rate, Forecast: 5.0%, Previous: 5.0%
2026.08.17 02:00, CNY, Industrial Production YTD y/y, Previous: 5.4%
2026.08.17 02:00, CNY, Retail Sales YTD y/y, Previous: 1.3%
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 | 5.0% | Jun 2026 | 5.1% | Monthly |
| Prices | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| CPI m/m | -0.1% | Jul 2026 | -0.3% | Monthly |
| CPI y/y | 0.5% | Jul 2026 | 1.0% | Monthly |
| PPI y/y | 3.5% | Jul 2026 | 4.1% | Monthly |
| Money | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| Foreign Direct Investment YTD y/y | -5.0% | Jun 2026 | -8.6% | Monthly |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves | $3.419 T | Jul 2026 | $3.416 T | Monthly |
| PBC M2 Money Stock y/y | 8.0% | Jun 2026 | 8.6% | Monthly |
| PBC New Loans | ¥1.610 T | Jun 2026 | ¥0.520 T | Monthly |
| PBC Outstanding Loan Growth y/y | 5.2% | Jun 2026 | 5.5% | 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 | 50.8 | Jul 2026 | 53.6 | Monthly |
| Caixin Manufacturing PMI | 50.9 | Jul 2026 | 51.7 | Monthly |
| Caixin Services PMI | 50.4 | Jul 2026 | 54.1 | Monthly |
| Composite PMI | 49.3 | Jul 2026 | 50.6 | Monthly |
| Fixed Asset Investment y/y | -5.7% | Jun 2026 | -4.1% | Monthly |
| Industrial Production YTD y/y | 5.4% | Jun 2026 | 5.4% | Monthly |
| Industrial Production y/y | 5.3% | Jun 2026 | 4.5% | Monthly |
| Industrial Profit YTD y/y | 18.7% | Jun 2026 | 18.8% | Monthly |
| Industrial Profit y/y | 0.8% | Jun 2022 | -6.5% | Monthly |
| Manufacturing PMI | 49.2 | Jul 2026 | 50.3 | Monthly |
| Non-Manufacturing PMI | 49.0 | Jul 2026 | 50.2 | Monthly |
| Consumer | Last | Reference | Previous | Frequency |
| Retail Sales YTD y/y | 1.3% | Jun 2026 | 1.4% | Monthly |
| Retail Sales y/y | 1.0% | Jun 2026 | -0.6% | Monthly |