SHANGHAI -- China on Monday announced surprise interest rate cuts in a bid to boost its struggling economy as industrial production and retail sales weakened while youth unemployment hit a record high.
Economy
China surprises with key rate cuts to boost struggling economy
July factory output and retail sales weaken, youth unemployment hits record high
Workers eat lunch at a construction site in Beijing. China's economy has struggled in the wake of repeated COVID-19 lockdowns. © Reuters
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