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China PMIs return to expansion territory, signalling modest growth uptick
China's official manufacturing PMI data rose to 50.1 in September, coming in line with expectations (market: 50.1, ING: 50.1). This was the first time in three months that this survey has been above the 50-threshold demarcating expansion and contraction. Looking at the subindices, the production subindex rose to 51.7, the highest level of 2026. New orders and new export orders both edged down 0.1pp to 50.5 and 50.0, respectively. The price subindices also picked up amid higher tech and energy prices. The raw material price subindex rose to a 5-month high of 60.8, and ex-factory prices rose to 54.0, also a ... (full story)