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A Stronger Factory PMI Doesn't Rule Out Further Monetary Easing

Written by Jimmy Zhu | Aug 31, 2018 10:00:00 AM

China's manufacturing Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI) unexpectedly rose to 51.3 this month. The positive data suggest external uncertainties, such as rising global trade tensions, have yet to have a significant impact on domestic growth. 

Pro-growth measures in past months have boosted the business sentiment among small enterprises. Still, further slowdowns in new orders and new export orders are likely to encourage further measures supportive of growth towards the end of the year.

How will China's rising manufacturing  PMI affect the domestic growth?

Read this CGTN article by Fullerton Markets' Chief Strategist, Jimmy Zhu, to learn more.