Deutsche Bank upgrades China's 2026 real GDP growth to 4.9% (prev. 4.5%)

Deutsche Bank's upgrade of China's 2026 real GDP growth forecast from 4.5% to 4.9% suggests a more optimistic view on the country's economic recovery trajectory.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 16 Apr 2026, 08:55 UTCOn the live feed at 08:35 UTC — 5 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This revision may indicate stronger-than-expected resilience in economic activity or improved consumption trends, potentially impacting policy discussions and market sentiment around Chinese assets and regional growth projections.

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