China NBS Manufacturing PMI Improves To 49.8 In September
(RTTNews) - The manufacturing sector in China continued to contract in September, albeit at a slower pace, the latest survey from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Monday with a manufacturing PMI score of 49.8.
That beat expectations for a score of 49.4 and was up from 49.1 in August, although it remains beneath the boom-or-bust line of 50 that separates expansion from contraction.
The non-manufacturing PMI came in right on the line at 50.0, missing forecasts for 50.4 and down from 50.3 in the previous month.
The composite PMI was 50.4, up from 50.1 a month earlier.
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China Keeps Medium-Term Lending Facility Rate Unchanged
China's central bank left the rate on medium-term lending facility unchanged on Monday after cutting the rate in September. The People's Bank of China maintained the MLF rate at 2.0 percent. The bank offered CNY 900 billion via one-year policy loans. Following the operation, the outstanding balance of the MLF was CNY 6.239 trillion. Previously, the bank had reduced the rate on MLF by 30 basis.
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China Keeps Loan Prime Rates Unchanged As Expected
The People's Bank of China left its benchmark lending rates unchanged on Wednesday as it monitor the impact of recent policy adjustments. The PBoC maintained its one-year loan prime rate at 3.10 percent. Likewise, the five-year LPR, the benchmark for mortgage rates, was retained at 3.60 percent. The bank had cut its both LPRs by 25 basis points each in October.
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China Industrial Output Rises Less Than Forecast; Retail Sales Growth Accelerates
China industrial production growth slowed unexpectedly in October and the decline in property investment deepened but retail sales growth accelerated as recent stimulus measures strengthened consumer sentiment. Industrial production posted an annual growth of 5.3 percent in October after rising 5.4 percent in September, the National Bureau of Statistics said Friday.
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China Industrial Output Rises 5.3% On Year In October
Industrial production in China was up 5.3 percent on year in October, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Friday - slowing from 5.4 percent in September and missing expectations for 5.5 percent.
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Chinese Economy Still Faces Deflation Risk: Capital Economics
The Chinese economy still faces the risk of slipping into a deflationary trap, Capital Economics' economist Gabriel Ng said. Data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on Saturday showed that consumer price inflation softened to 0.3 percent in October from 0.4 percent in September. Moreover, this was the weakest in four months.
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China Exports Growth Fastest In More Than 2 Years; Imports Fall
China's exports expanded the most in more than two years in October, while imports declined at a sharper-than-expected pace due to weaker domestic demand, official data showed Thursday. Exports grew 12.7 percent on a yearly basis, following an increase of 2.4 percent in September, customs data revealed. Shipments were forecast to climb only 5.0 percent.
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China Services PMI Improves To 52.0 In October - Caixin
The services sector in China continued to expand in October, and at a faster rate, the latest survey from Caixin revealed on Tuesday with a PMI score of 52.0.
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China Manufacturing Activity Returns To Growth
China's manufacturing activity returned to growth in October as companies ramped up production and purchasing to meet higher demand amid improving confidence, survey results from S&P Global showed on Friday. The Caixin manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 50.3 in October from 49.3 in September. A reading above the neutral mark of 50.0 indicates expansion.
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