Fitch Ratings says China's slower economic growth in 1Q15 is broadly as expected given efforts to rein in credit growth since mid-2014.
However, downside risks from the ongoing real-estate correction and from weaker corporate hiring intentions will likely lead to further policy easing later in 2015.
"China Macro Update - May 2015" is available at www.fitchratings.com or by clicking on the link in this media release.
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Fitch: China's Slowdown As Expected, But Downside Risks Mount
Fitch Ratings says China's slower economic growth in 1Q15 is broadly as expected given efforts to rein in credit growth since mid-2014. However, downside risks from the ongoing real-estate correction and from weaker corp…
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