China Manufacturing's False Dawn: PMI Hits 50.1, Hiding Deep Cracks

A PMI value just above 50 signals easing in China’s manufacturing sector. However, the movement is based on a narrow foundation and indicates stagnation rather than an upturn.

A PMI value just above 50 signals easing in China’s manufacturing sector. However, the movement is based on a narrow foundation and indicates stagnation rather than an upturn.

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The recent rise in the PMI indicates that China's manufacturing sector is finding short-term stability on fragile foundations. At the end of the year, the …