China's economy slowed more than expected in July, adding to signs that the global recovery is coming under pressure as the delta virus variant snarls supply chains and undermines consumer confidence.
China’s crude throughput in July took a breather after hitting record highs in the previous month, with analysts saying high oil product inventories, weak refining margins and limited product export quotas could curb runs in the third quarter. With certain restrictions in place to keep the COVID-19 pandemic under check, S&P Global Platts Analytics expects .
China’s crude steel output fell in July to the lowest monthly level since April 2020 as authorities stepped up production controls designed to meet a target