China’s Aug data dump: Retail Sales, Industrial Production beat estimates, AUD/USD in highs

China’s August Retail Sales YoY, the number arrived at 0.5% vs. 0% exp and -1.1% last, with Industrial Output YoY at +5.6% and +5.1% exp and +4.8% last. 

Meanwhile, Fixed Asset Investment YoY stood at -0.3% vs. -0.4% expected and -1.6% last. 

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