World Bank Lifts China 2025 GDP Forecast to 4.8% Ahead of a Slowdown Next Year
The World Bank lifted its 2025 growth projection for China to 4.8% and raised its forecast for much of the region, but warned of a slowing momentum next year, citing low consumer and business confidence and weak new export orders.
Publishing its biannual economic outlook for East Asia and the Pacific region on Tuesday, the World Bank said it now expected China to grow 4.2% next year, after forecasting in April growth of 4.0% both this year and next.
"Growth in China, the region’s largest economy, is projected to decline... because of an expected slowdown in export growth and a likely reduction in the fiscal stimulus in light of rising public debt...
To Read Full Story Login Below.