Standard Chartered keeps its 2026 China GDP growth outlook at 4.6% as robust exports offset weak household consumption, while the bank lowers its 2026 CPI forecast to 0.9%.
Standard Chartered's economist provides China GDP forecasts, but the article is macro-focused and does not directly affect the bank's stock.
Standard Chartered economist Hunter Chan reports China's Q3 GDP grew 4.5% year-on-year, supported by strong exports and industrial demand for AI technology. Despite this growth, the bank maintains its 2026 full-year GDP forecast at 4.6% while adjusting inflation expectations.
The bank maintains a 4.6% GDP growth forecast for 2026, noting that while exports and AI-related industrial demand are strong, household consumption remains soft.