China’s Economy Revs Up Despite War as Growth Tops Forecasts

China's first-quarter growth rebounded more than expected, signaling limited spillover so far from the war in Iran. The stronger-than-anticipated print gives policymakers more room to delay additional stimulus, supporting a more patient policy stance.

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China's first-quarter growth rebounded more than expected, signaling limited spillover so far from the war in Iran. The stronger-than-anticipated print gives policymakers more room to delay additional stimulus, supporting a more patient policy stance.