GDP for Q4 7.3% y/y

  • expected +7.2%
  • prior was +7.3%

This is the result for Q4 annualised

For the q/q, 1.5%

  • expected +1.7%, prior was +1.9%

ps. Other data released at the same time, December retail sales, industrial production, and more is here

More

  • China 2014 GDP +7.4 pct y/y vs +7.7 pct in 2013
  • China stats bureau says economy faces difficulties
  • China stats bureau says will keep economic growth in reasonable range

The GDP y/y is a little better than expected. note also the other data out at the same time are on expectations or small beats.

Overall, this is OK data from China today.

One thing to note is the data was out in the market early … (some people expect it leak early)