# Economic Recovery
Latest news and articles about Economic Recovery
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A Policy-Driven Thaw: China’s Property Market Gains Momentum During Labor Day Holiday
China's housing market saw a significant rebound during the May Day holiday, with second-hand home sales in Tier-1 cities rising 40% following aggressive policy easing. While core urban areas in Shenzhen and Wuhan reported doubling sales volumes, the recovery remains uneven, favoring top-tier cities over smaller municipalities.
China’s Fiscal Recovery Stumbles Forward as Industrial Stabilisation Drives Modest Tax Gains
China reported a 2.2% increase in Q1 tax revenue, totaling 4.85 trillion yuan, led by a 4.9% rise in VAT. The figures suggest a stabilization in industrial activity but highlight a slow overall fiscal recovery compared to broader economic targets.
The Divergent Recovery: Why Goldman Sachs Sees a 2026 Bottom for China’s Tier-One Real Estate
Goldman Sachs forecasts a property market bottom for Shanghai and Shenzhen by late 2026, signaling a potential recovery despite shrinking mortgage balances at major state banks. While unsold inventory is finally beginning to drop, a sustained rebound will depend on improving income expectations and potential government interest subsidies.
China’s Property Glaciers Thaw: First-Tier Cities Lead a Tentative Housing Recovery
China's first-tier cities recorded their first monthly rise in new home prices since 2025, signaling a potential bottoming out of the property crisis. While secondary market volumes in Shanghai and Beijing hit multi-year highs and national inventory began to clear, a sharp divergence remains between top-tier hubs and struggling smaller cities.
A Fragile Thaw: China’s Tier-1 Cities Lead a Selective Property Recovery
Recent data from China's National Bureau of Statistics shows a month-on-month rise in home prices across Tier-1 cities, ending a nine-month slump. While the 'Small Spring' phenomenon suggests a stabilization in core markets like Shanghai and Beijing, the broader national recovery remains uneven and year-on-year figures continue to show significant declines.
China’s Property Bottom: The Rise of the Yield-Hunter and the 'Old-Small-Broken' Paradox
The 2026 'Little Spring' in China's property market marks a shift from speculative growth to yield-focused investment. Following a 20-30% price correction in 2025, investors are targeting aging urban apartments for their high rental returns, signaling a fundamental transformation in market psychology.
China's AI Gold Rush Propels Shanghai Index Toward 4,000-Point Milestone
The Shanghai Composite Index surged toward the 4,000-point mark on April 8, driven by record-breaking trading volumes and a frenzy in AI-related sectors. With over 5,100 stocks advancing, the rally reflects a significant injection of liquidity and a concentrated bet on China's technological self-reliance.
A Fragile Spring: China’s Tier-One Cities Test the Floor of a Property Crisis
China's four major tier-one cities have seen a record surge in secondary home sales following policy easing and price concessions. While this 'Little Spring' signals a localized bottoming out, the recovery is dominated by low-cost units and remains dependent on sustained consumer confidence and demographic inflows.
China’s Industrial Engine Roars Back: Profit Surge Signals Structural Shift Toward High-Tech
Chinese industrial profits jumped 15.2% in the first two months of the year, led by a massive 58.7% surge in high-tech manufacturing. The growth reflects a combination of low-base recovery and a structural shift toward sectors like semiconductors, AI infrastructure, and green energy materials.