China PMIs Signal Weaker-Than-Expected Manufacturing Activity

Activity in China’s sprawling manufacturing sector tumbled more than expected in April, as steep U.S. tariffs start to inflict pain on the world’s largest exporter. Read More

China PMI Gauge Signals Manufacturing Slowdown as Tariffs Hit

Businesses are closely watching for signs of de-escalation in the standoff between China and the U.S., which has seen President Trump set 145% tariffs on Chinese goods, with Beijing retaliating by ... Read More

China Services Activity Gauge Signals Continued Growth, Optimism

“The structural and cyclical pressures facing the economy are expected to continue, coupled with the likelihood of continued ... gauge released previously. China’s official nonmanufacturing ... Read More

China’s factories take a big blow as Trump’s tariffs bite

China’s factory activity contracted at its fastest pace in 16 months in April, as steep US tariffs took a heavy toll on the manufacturing sector, adding urgency to Beijing’s efforts to roll out fresh ... Read More

Asia markets mostly rise on US-China trade talk optimism; India dips amid India-Pak tensions

Asia stock markets mostly rise on Tuesday following a downbeat session on Wall Street overnight, amid lingering tariff concerns, also news of upcoming US-China trade talks in Switzerland eased ... Read More

China's April Manufacturing PMI Falls Back Into Contraction Amid Trade War

China's official April manufacturing PMI fell to 49.0 from 50.5, marking a 16-month low. A silver lining was a better-than-expected Caixin PMI read, which remained in expansion at 50.4. Read More

China Pmi

From China's weak PMI data to electric ... after disappointing news on Chinese manufacturing underlined the need for further policy stimulus in the world's second biggest economy. Read More