China factory activity slows in October amid trade war woes and weakening of yuan
• 6 years agoThe figures (PMI at 50.2) are the latest sign that the Chinese economy is losing momentum as it faces challenges at both home and abroad -- from a trade war with the US to a massive debt buildup.
Why China firms are not happy despite services PMI picking up
Fp Archives • 12 years agoGrowth in China's non-manufacturing sector picked up in July as Beijing's recent support measures for small firms helped improve sentiment, though companies noted that inflation is picking up and pushing up costs, official data showed on Saturday.
China's factory growth dips to 11-month low in July
Fp Archives • 12 years agoThe HSBC Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), compiled by Markit Economics Research, fell to 47.7 in July from June's 48.2. It was the weakest reading since August 2012, and matched a preliminary figure published last week.
China February services PMI falls from 8-month high
Fp Archives • 12 years agoChina's services sector cooled in February after new business receded from eight-month highs, a private survey showed on Tuesday, in line with slower factory activity that suggests a modest rebound in the world's second-biggest economy this year.
China HSBC PMI in Dec up, highest since May 2011
Fp Archives • 12 years agoThe pace of activity in China's vast manufacturing sector hit its fastest rate in December since May 2011, a survey of private factory managers showed, with a sub-index for new orders pointing to continued strength in the new year.
China flash PMI shows signs of slow but steady recovery
Fp Archives • 13 years agoThe uptick in the headline index, along with rises in new orders and output signal a turnaround. It will likely be a slow recovery though, as the PMI stayed below the 50-point level separating expansion from contraction.
China manufacturing finally stabilises in Sep: HSBC PMI
Fp Archives • 13 years agoThe HSBC Flash China manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) ticked up to 47.8, from 47.6 in August.