FX.co ★ China’s Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI Edges Higher in July, Signaling Slight Uptick in Consumer Sentiment

China’s Thomson Reuters IPSOS Primary Consumer Sentiment Index (PCSI) inched up in July 2026, suggesting a modest improvement in consumer confidence. The index rose to 72.84 in July from 72.28 in June 2026.

The latest reading indicates that sentiment among Chinese consumers remains on a relatively high plateau, with the small month-on-month increase pointing to slightly stronger optimism about personal finances, economic expectations, or spending intentions.

The data, updated on 10 July 2026, will be closely watched by analysts and investors as a gauge of household confidence and potential consumer-driven momentum in China’s domestic economy.