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China Industrial Profits Jump 15% but Oil Price Shock Clouds Outlook
China's industrial profits surged 15% at the start of the year, signaling a strong opening for the world's second-largest economy. However, a shock drop in oil prices threatens to undermine the positive outlook for the rest of the year. Analysts warn the oil price turbulence could weigh on industrial sector performance in coming months.