Slowing China home price rises could dent growth
But signs of easing in July offer some relief for policymakers worried about property bubbles
Beijing
HOME price rises in China's biggest cities showed signs of easing in July, adding to concerns that one of the economy's key growth drivers is losing steam but offering some relief for policymakers worried about property bubbles.
A robust recovery in home prices and sales gave a stronger-than-expected boost to the world's second-largest economy in the first half of the year, partly offsetting weak exports.
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