Hong Kong S&P Global PMI (Mar) 49.3 (Prev. 53.3)

The Hong Kong S&P Global PMI declining to 49.3 from the previous 53.3 indicates a significant contraction in manufacturing activity.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 8 Apr 2026, 00:50 UTCOn the live feed at 00:30 UTC — 4 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Abu Dhabi media office says emergency services are dealing with a fire incident at the Habshan gas facility

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N12 notes reports of explosion in Kermanshah northwestern Iran

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Hong Kong S&P Global PMI (Mar) 49.3 (Prev. 53.3)

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New wave of Iranian missiles fired towards Israel

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Qatar Defence Ministry says armed forces intercepted a missile attack targeting Qatar

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This miss hints at potential weakness in the economy, which could influence future policy measures and market expectations around growth and inflation in the region.

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