China's Urban Fixed Asset Investment Growth Shows Slight Recovery in October

The National Bureau of Statistics released China's year-to-date urban fixed asset investment data for October on October 19, 2026.The latest figure stands at -7.00% year-over-year, narrowing from the previous reading of -7.20%. The contraction has eased, indicating a modest recovery in investment growth.【Data Interpretation】Fixed asset investment refers to economic activities involving the construction and acquisition of fixed assets, covering expenditures on factories, roads, power transmission systems, and other infrastructure and assets. This indicator reflects overall investment trends in various types of fixed assets in non-rural areas.【Key Information】• Data importance: Moderate (Importance Level 2)• Release frequency: Monthly• Statistical method: Year-over-year change in total fixed asset expenditure in non-rural areas• Next release date: December 15, 2026