China’s third-quarter economic growth slowed more than expected and to its weakest pace in almost three decades as the bruising U.S. trade war hit factory production, boosting the case for Beijing to roll out fresh support. Gross domestic product (GDP) rose just 6.0% year-on-year, marking a further loss of momentum for the economy from the second quarter’s 6.2% growth. China’s trading partners and investors are closely watching the health of the world’s second-largest economy as the trade war with the United States fuels fears about a global recession. Asian stocks stumbled after the data, reversing gains made on the UK and European Union striking a long-awaited Brexit deal. Downbeat Chinese data in recent months has highlighted weaker demand at home and abroad. Still, most analysts say the scope […]