From commodities to retail, China's economy is showing signs of life after Beijing's stimulus frenzy

• Chinese economic data indicated tentative signs of improvement after Beijing's flurry of stimulus efforts.
• Retail sales and industrial production grew in August, beating expectations.
• Output of key commodities like aluminum and refined oil also increased last month.

Tentative signs of stability are appearing across the Chinese economy, following a flurry of stimulus measures from the government.

According to data published Friday, retail sales rose 4.6% in August from a year ago, surpassing estimates, led by gains in travel and dining. Industrial production climbed 4.5%, also topping views, helped by the auto sector.