China’s Thomson Reuters IPSOS Primary Consumer Sentiment Index (PCSI) strengthened in May 2026, signaling improved confidence among Chinese consumers. The index rose to 76.34 in May from 74.60 in April 2026.
The latest reading, updated on 15 May 2026, suggests a modest but notable uptick in sentiment over the one-month period. While no additional breakdown of components was provided, the headline increase indicates that Chinese consumers are feeling more optimistic compared with the previous month, a development that will be closely watched by investors and policymakers monitoring the momentum of domestic demand in the world’s second-largest economy.
