China’s economy grows in first quarter despite Iran war chaos

China’s economy expanded in the first quarter despite weak domestic consumption and the market disruption caused by the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. The conflict has disrupted global energy supply and triggered sharp swings in equity markets worldwide. The article is broadly factual, but the geopolitical and energy implications make it market-relevant.

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China’s economy expanded in the first quarter despite weak domestic consumption and the market disruption caused by the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. The conflict has disrupted global energy supply and triggered sharp swings in equity markets worldwide. The article is broadly factual, but the geopolitical and energy implications make it market-relevant.