Industrial output grew 6.1% in April, stronger than analysts' expectations for a 5.5% rise, indicating the impact from U.S. tariffs was not particularly pronounced.

China's factory output slowed in April but showed surprising resilience, a sign that government support measures may have cushioned the impact of a trade war with the U.S. that threatens to derail momentum in the world's second-largest economy.

U.S. consumers spent slightly more at retail stores last month after ramping up their shopping in March to get ahead of tariffs.