China’s GDP rises 5% in Q1 beating forecasts, Iran war impact limited so far – The Times of India

China’s GDP rises 5% in Q1 beating forecasts, Iran war impact limited so far – The Times of India

China’s economic growth rebounded more than expected in the first quarter of 2026, suggesting limited immediate spillovers from the Iran war while giving policymakers more room to delay additional stimulus. Gross domestic product (GDP) in the world’s second-largest economy expanded 5.0% year-on-year in January-March, the fastest pace in three quarters, according to data released by…

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Fragile footing: How India, China face sizeable economic damage prospects from US-Iran war; outlook has grown more daunting – The Times of India

Fragile footing: How India, China face sizeable economic damage prospects from US-Iran war; outlook has grown more daunting – The Times of India

Asia-Pacific economies entered 2026 on a fragile footing. (AI image) Asia-Pacific economies have entered 2026 on a fragile footing, and the US-Israel-Iran war has exacerbated the risks to GDP growth for economies like China, India, and other major countries in the region, says Moody’s Analytics in its latest report.The global economy has been undergoing a…

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China’s Q3 GDP growth slows to lowest in a year; Trump tariffs, trade tensions hit demand — Key points – The Times of India

China’s Q3 GDP growth slows to lowest in a year; Trump tariffs, trade tensions hit demand — Key points – The Times of India

The Chinese economy dipped to its weakest pace in the year to less than 5%, dragged down by sluggish domestic demand and tensions with the US.According to figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Monday, the economy grew 4.8% from July to September, marking the slowest period since the third quarter of 2024….

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