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CAP: Growth faltering as domestic weakness persists

Our China Activity Proxy suggests that the economy has lost some steam recently with weak domestic demand weighing on activity. Alongside recent rate cuts, policymakers have signalled that fiscal support will be ramped up soon, which should provide a near-term boost to activity. But we expect a renewed slowdown once the tailwinds from fiscal easing and strong external demand start to fade.

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