China’s economy showed signs of stabilization last month, buoyed by the highest retail sales growth in eight months and indicating Beijing’s latest round of stimulus has boosted some key sectors.

Friday’s data shows that Beijing’s recent cascade of monetary and fiscal easing measures have yet to fully reinvigorate an economy weighed down by a yearslong property-sector slump.

China’s economy is trying to find its footing, but the numbers tell a story of progress mixed with setbacks. October’s industrial production rose 5.3% compared to the same month last year. While it’s a slight dip from September’s 5.

China’s economy likely gained momentum last month, with early indicators pointing to a rebound after the government began rolling out stimulus measures in late September.