China’s mixed PMI data suggests economy is muddling through
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ASIA/PACIFIC: China’s official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index slipped back to a neutral level of 50, while the non-manufacturing PMI unexpectedly rose into expansion territory. Meanwhile, the continued outperformance of the RatingDog PMI suggests external demand is outp
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China PMI edges higher, but second-quarter slowdown still likely
The desk posits that while China's manufacturing PMI has shown some signs of recovery, it does not signal a broader economic turnaround, with potential policy implications stemming from sluggish domestic demand. Per the full note from ING, the June PMI rose to 50.3, slightly better than market expectations of 50.1, yet suggests that a second-quarter slowdown remains probable. This mixed data could lead to expectations for increased policy support ahead of the July Politburo meeting, indicating a more cautious outlook among traders ahead of upcoming policy decisions.