Beijing : Global markets faced pressure this week as renewed concerns over China’s trade performance and fading enthusiasm around artificial intelligence stocks unsettled investors.

China’s exports dropped by 1.1 percent in October compared with the same period last year, marking the worst decline since February. The fall came after an 8.3 percent rise in September, surprising economists who had expected modest growth. Analysts say the drop signals slowing global demand and ongoing weakness in China’s domestic economy.

Imports also showed little improvement, reflecting soft consumer spending and continued stress in the country’s property sector. Economists warn that China’s ability to rely on exports to drive growth is shrinking, while domestic demand remains sluggish despite government

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