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China’s economy slows again amid lingering home improvement hangover

The report links broader demand concerns to housing-related weakness and notes China’s slowdown is continuing.

WSJ Markets said the drag from a housing-linked pullback could persist, framing it as a potential hangover for the home improvement segment.

The outlet also pointed to another slowdown in China’s economy, adding that the latest deceleration reinforces concerns about demand beyond the US market.

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