CITI'S TAKE We maintain our growth forecast at 4.5%YoY for 26Q3E and expect minor hints for investment-led growth stabilization to emerge. Exports remain the pillar for growth, and PPI could mark a new high within the year. Vi e w p o i n t | 05 Oct 2026 23:30:07 ET │ 9 pages China Economics Investment-led Stabilization Taking Shape? – Sep/Q3 Data Preview Investment-led stabilization has started? — We still expect GDP growth to edge up to 4.5%YoY for 26Q3E from 4.3%YoY in 26Q2, partly on a more favorable ba ...