China's economy grew 4.5% from a year earlier in July-September, faster than the 4.3% pace in April-June, which was the slowest in more than three years, bringing it closer to the 4.5%-5% target for the year. The IMF has trimmed its 2026 forecast to 4.5%, the bottom of that range, while Moody's Analytics' Dave Chia said domestic demand was weak even as trade grew strongly. The Conference Board's Max Zenglein warned that the headline figure masks widening disparities across industries, regions and households, while a prolonged property slump has squeezed household wealth and pushed up savings. Exports rose 36% last month, and the trade surplus is on track to surpass last year's record $1.2 trillion, adding pressure from trade partners including the EU, which runs a deficit of more than $1.1 billion a day with China. Professor Eswar Prasad of Cornell said reliance on foreign demand is unsustainable.
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