Asian Markets Mixed As China's Economy Meets Forecasts

Fuente: International Business Times

While China's economy grew in line with expectations, soft retail sales data indicated consumer activity remains weak AFP Markets were mixed Tuesday as positive Chinese economic data was offset by weak consumer spending, while optimism that governments will hammer out deals to avoid the worst of Donald Trump's tariff threats provided support. Beijing said gross domestic product expanded 5. 2 percent in April-June thanks to a surge in exports as businesses front-loaded shipments ahead of the US president's stiff levies, and after the superpowers agreed to work on a long-term pact.