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US and Italian Manufacturing Activity Reach Multi-Year Highs in May
BusinessReutersirish-independentANSA3mo ago3 sources

US and Italian Manufacturing Activity Reach Multi-Year Highs in May

Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) in both the US and Italy saw significant increases in May. US manufacturing activity scaled a four-year high, while Italy's PMI rose to 52.9, its highest level since April 2022, indicating continued growth in both sectors.

WorldReutersNHK World3mo ago2 sources

China's May Manufacturing PMI Worsens Amid High Oil Prices

China's manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) for May deteriorated by 0.3 points compared to April, primarily due to high crude oil prices impacting sectors like petroleum and chemicals, and a decline in new orders.

Japan's Factory Output Reaches Near 12-Year High in July
BusinessReuterschannel-news-asia29d ago2 sources

Japan's Factory Output Reaches Near 12-Year High in July

Japan's factory output surged in July, reaching its highest level in nearly 12 years, according to the latest Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data. This indicates strong growth in the country's manufacturing sector.

BusinessDaily Nation1mo ago

Firms Resume Hiring as Customer Orders Rebound, PMI Shows

Companies have started hiring again as customer orders experience a rebound, according to the latest Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI). The report indicates that employment saw a moderate increase last month, following a slight dip in May.

Germany and China's Services PMIs Exceed Forecasts in June
Businessseeking-alpha1mo ago

Germany and China's Services PMIs Exceed Forecasts in June

Both Germany and China's services sectors demonstrated resilience in June, with their respective Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) figures surpassing market forecasts. This indicates stronger-than-expected performance in the services industries of both countries.

Businessseeking-alpha3mo ago

Manufacturing PMIs Decline in Spain and Japan for May

Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) figures for May showed a slight decrease in both Spain and Japan. Spain's PMI edged down to 51.20 from 51.70 in April, while Japan's was confirmed at 54.5, also a decline from the previous month.

China's Factory Activity Expands in April Despite Global Risks
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China's Factory Activity Expands in April Despite Global Risks

China's factory activity continued to expand in April, with its Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) showing growth despite disruptions from the Middle East war. However, the pace of expansion slowed as new orders softened.

German Industry Experiences Strongest Growth Since 2022
Businesstagesschau10d ago

German Industry Experiences Strongest Growth Since 2022

Despite challenges like low water levels in the Rhine and an uncertain situation in the Persian Gulf, German industry has accelerated its growth, reaching levels not seen since 2022 according to S&P Global's Purchasing Managers' Index.

ISM Services PMI Stagnates in July
Businessseeking-alpha26d ago

ISM Services PMI Stagnates in July

The ISM Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) reportedly stagnated in July, performing softer than expected and indicating a slowdown in the services sector.

Polish Manufacturing PMI Improves in July, Exceeding Forecasts
Businessrzeczpospolita28d ago

Polish Manufacturing PMI Improves in July, Exceeding Forecasts

The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for Poland's manufacturing sector reached 49 points in July, according to S&P Global. This figure represents a significant improvement from June, though it remains slightly below the 50-point threshold separating growth from contraction.

Manufacturing PMIs Rise in UK and Japan for July
Businessseeking-alpha1mo ago

Manufacturing PMIs Rise in UK and Japan for July

Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) figures for July show an increase in both the UK and Japan. The UK's PMI rose to a two-month high of 52.8, while Japan's beat forecasts at 54.7, with its composite PMI reaching its highest level since February.

Japan and Australia Services Sectors Show Growth in June PMI
Businesschannel-news-asiaseeking-alpha2mo ago2 sources

Japan and Australia Services Sectors Show Growth in June PMI

Both Japan and Australia's services sectors showed a return to growth in June, with revised Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) figures indicating expansion. Japan's services activity reached a multi-month high, while Australia's services sector sneaked back into expansion.

South African Manufacturing Sentiment Worsens in June
Worldmyjoyonline2mo ago

South African Manufacturing Sentiment Worsens in June

South African manufacturing sentiment deteriorated in June, according to the Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI). Weaker demand weighed on new orders, although lower oil prices provided some confidence about future business conditions.

Euro Area Composite PMI Beats Estimates in June, Manufacturing Slips
Businessseeking-alpha2mo ago

Euro Area Composite PMI Beats Estimates in June, Manufacturing Slips

The Euro Area's composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for June surpassed expectations, indicating overall economic growth, although the manufacturing sector experienced a decline. This mixed performance highlights varying trends across different industries within the Eurozone.

Businesschina-daily3mo ago

China's Manufacturing PMI Reaches 50 in May

China's manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) registered at 50 in May, indicating a stable performance in the sector. This figure suggests neither expansion nor contraction in manufacturing activity for the month.

Financeseeking-alpha3mo ago

North American Services PMI Declines in April

Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data for April showed a larger-than-expected fall in the US and near-flat private sector activity in Canada. This indicates a slowdown in the services sector across both nations.

Financebudapest-times3mo ago

Hungary's PMI edges up to 50.5 in April

Hungary's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) increased to 50.5 in April, indicating a slight expansion in the manufacturing sector. The figure suggests modest growth in industrial activity.

China PMIs Continue to Signal Economic Resilience Amid Mideast War Uncertainty
BusinessAPwsjNHK World+7deloYahoola-vanguardiastraits-timesseeking-alphaDaily Sabahethiopian-reporter5mo ago10 sources

China PMIs Continue to Signal Economic Resilience Amid Mideast War Uncertainty

China's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data continues to signal resilience in its economy, even as the ongoing Middle East war raises global economic uncertainty, with recent reports from the Wall Street Journal further confirming this trend.