Chinese RatingDog Manufacturing PMI (Apr) M/M 52.2 vs exp. 50.9 (prev. 50.8)

The stronger-than-expected Chinese Manufacturing PMI at 52.2 suggests robust expansion in the sector, outpacing both the previous month and expectations.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 30 Apr 2026, 02:05 UTCOn the live feed at 01:45 UTC — 2 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Chinese RatingDog Manufacturing PMI (Apr) M/M 52.2 vs exp. 50.9 (prev. 50.8)

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This positive data could signal increasing economic momentum in China, potentially impacting global growth forecasts and commodity demand, particularly in industrial metals.

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