When i read that Chinese growth had slowed, I thought – “Hmm!”, then I read the article and was somewhat surprised, to say the least - 

China’s economic growth has slowed further in the second quarter after the government stepped up its battle against inflation.

Growth was 9.5% in the three months to the end of June compared with a year earlier. That is down from 9.7% in the previous quarter.

China says controlling prices is its top priority after inflation hit a three-year high in June.

However, other data on Wednesday showed it may be tough to slow growth further.

China’s factory output grew by a better-than-expected 15% in June, while retail sales surged by 17.7%.

Analysts say further tightening measures are likely before READ MORE

It really makes you wonder where we can go from here.