Although stronger than most had expected, bank loan growth still fell to its lowest in five months in June, while broad credit growth dropped to a record low. The continued deceleration adds to the headwinds to the economy in the second half of the year. Further policy support is probably on the way, but we doubt this will drive much of a pick-up in credit growth given the weakness of demand.
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