China economy weakens further in May as retail sales post first drop in over three years

China's retail sales fell for the first time in more than three years in May, while urban investment contracted more than expected, adding to signs the economic slump deepened.

# China economy weakens further in May as retail sales post first drop in over three years China's retail sales fell for the first time in more than three years in May, while urban investment contracted more than expected, adding to signs the economic slump deepened. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/16/china-economy-may-retail-sales-industrial-output-fixed-asset-investment-.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*