# China's economy likely regained some momentum in the first quarter on solid ‌exports.

*business · news · 2026-04-13 · Reuters*

## Key points

- China's Q1 2026 GDP growth is forecast at 4.8%, up from 4.5% in Q4 2025.
- Factory-gate prices in China rose in March for the first time in over three years.
- Economists expect China's export growth to cool in March due to Middle East conflict impacts.
- The central bank is expected to keep the one-year loan prime rate unchanged through 2026.

**Companies:** Morgan Stanley, Societe Generale
**Countries:** China, Iran

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