China GDP growth (Y/Y) in Q2 2026?

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Market context

China’s economy expanded by 4.3% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, marking its slowest quarterly growth since late 2022 and falling below the 4.5% consensus forecast [1][2]. This print sits just inside the government’s annual target band of 4.5–5%, yet it reflects a sharp deceleration from the 5.0% growth recorded in Q1 and underscores persistent weaknesses in domestic demand alongside external shocks from the Iran conflict [3][4]. Historically, when China’s quarterly GDP dips below 4.5% while remaining above 4.0%, prediction markets have consistently priced the “below target” outcome near zero, as policymakers have repeatedly intervened to stabilise growth before it breaches the lower bound [1][7].

Traders should monitor the preliminary GDP release scheduled for 16 July 2026, which will confirm whether the 4.3% figure holds or is revised upward [1][6]. Key catalysts include the accompanying data on industrial production, retail sales, and fixed-asset investment, all released simultaneously, as well as any immediate policy signals from the National Bureau of Statistics regarding stimulus measures [6]. The World Bank’s July update already projects 2026 growth at 4.4%, suggesting the 4.3% Q2 print may be the low point before a modest rebound in the second half [7]. With the settlement window closing at 00:00 UTC on 16 July, the market’s 0% YES probability for growth below 4.0% aligns with the consensus that China will avoid a sub-4% outcome despite current fragility [1][8].

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