China's Q3 growth is estimated at 4.4% y/y, below target, even with AI and exports humming. Economists say the tech boom wasn't enough to offset property and consumer weakness — the same two drags tha

What happened: Economists estimate China's economy grew 4.4% year on year in the July-September quarter, only marginally higher than the previous term. Key numbers: 4.4% year on year growth in Q3. Why it matters: The estimate falls below China's target, as strong exports and AI-related sectors did not offset continued sluggishness in real estate and consumer spending.

Economists estimate China's economy grew 4.4% year on year in the July-September quarter, only marginally higher than the previous term.

The estimate falls below China's target, as strong exports and AI-related sectors did not offset continued sluggishness in real estate and consumer spending.