September trade figures disappoint
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China’s September export growth massively undershot expectations.
Per data released by the customs bureau (GAC) on Tuesday:
Exports in USD terms grew by 2.4% y/y, down from 8.7% growth the previous month
Imports edged up a measly 0.3% y/y, down from 0.5% growth in August
China’s trade surplus was U...