#China's manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) came in at 49.5 in June 2024, unchanged from May, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed on Sunday.
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Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) – The reason your freight jumped ex-China in early April. 📈 On March 31, 2024, the Chinese Manufacturing PMI defied expectations, clocking in at 50.8 against a forecasted 50.1. Now, why is this seemingly minor deviation significant? Well, my friends, this modest shift speaks volumes about the underlying pulse of manufacturing activity in China. A PMI reading above 50 indicates expansion, signalling a robust environment for production and, by extension, freight demand. So, when the actual figure surpasses forecasts, it sends a clear signal of resilience and momentum in the manufacturing sector, potentially foreshadowing an uptick in freight pricing as demand escalates. But hold onto your seats because there's more to come. Tomorrow, the curtain rises on another eagerly anticipated event: the announcement of Industrial Production year-on-year (y/y) figure. This crucial metric offers a panoramic view of production trends, serving as a barometer for economic health and, you guessed it, freight demand. As we eagerly await tomorrow's numbers, it's crucial to recognize the interconnectedness of these data points. The Manufacturing PMI hints at the present state of affairs, while Industrial Production y/y sheds light on broader trends and shifts over time. Together, they form a mosaic of insights that guide pricing decisions and strategic manoeuvres in the dynamic world of freight. #RealTimeData #ManufacturingPMI #IndustrialProduction #FreightMarket #PricingVolatility #EconomicIndicators
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Here is an analysis of the Caixin China Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for August,for more info from guzhi.io Overview In August 2024, the Caixin China manufacturing index stood at 50.4, increasing by 0.6 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a return of manufacturing activity to the expansion zone. This figure exceeded the market expectation of 50.0, reflecting an improvement in manufacturing sector conditions. Supply and Demand - **Production and Demand**: Manufacturing production continued to expand for the tenth consecutive month, with better performance from consumer and intermediate goods producers compared to investment goods producers. The new orders index also rose into the expansion zone, with particularly strong demand for intermediate goods. - **External Demand**: The new export orders index recorded its lowest level since December 2023, as the decline in consumer goods demand posed a burden on external demand. Employment and Prices - **Employment Stability**: The manufacturing employment index returned to the expansion/contraction line, indicating that companies maintained a balance between workforce expansion and reduction. - **Price Decline**: Both the input prices index and the factory prices index were in contraction territory, as the drop in raw material prices reduced costs. Inventories and Confidence - **Passive Inventory Buildup**: Supply chain issues caused delays in supplier deliveries, forcing manufacturing companies to increase their inventories of raw materials and finished products. - **Limited Optimism**: While business expectations about economic conditions for the coming year have recovered, this index remains below the long-term average, indicating that the improvement in confidence still requires further momentum. Policies and Challenges - **Policy Margin**: There is still room to implement current fiscal and monetary policies, but the challenges and difficulties in stabilizing growth will be considerable in the coming months. - **Weak Demand**: Domestic and external demand conditions remain unfavorable, requiring greater policy support. Overall, the increase in the Caixin manufacturing PMI index reflects signs of improvement, but it still faces several challenges that need to be monitored, such as consumption, external demand stability, and policy effectiveness.
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The Philippine #manufacturing output slid into contraction in March, the first since July 2022 amid material shortages. The headline Global Philippines’ Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)–a composite single-figure indicator of manufacturing performance–remained broadly unchanged from 51.0 in February to 50.9 in March, according to the latest survey of S&P Global. The latest reading marked a seventh consecutive monthly improvement in operating conditions across the Philippine manufacturing sector, albeit one which was modest overall, S&P Global noted, as growth in new orders remained historically subdued. #pmi https://lnkd.in/gSyvJzF3
PH March manufacturing output slides into contraction, first since July 2022 - PortCalls Asia
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China November factory activity contracts for 2nd month CHINA's manufacturing activity contracted for the second month in November, indicating weakening momentum in the economy despite increased government efforts to boost growth, reports London's Financial Times. The country's official manufacturing purchasing managers' index came in at 49.4 this month, lower than a median forecast of 49.8 in a Bloomberg poll and slightly below a reading of 49.5 in October. A reading below 50 marks contraction from the previous month. The non-manufacturing PMI came in at 50.2, remaining in positive territory but marking the lowest reading since China was swept by Covid last December. It was also well below the Bloomberg analyst poll estimate of 50.9 and lower than October's 50.6. The services industry activity component of non-manufacturing PMI registered a contraction at 49.3 points compared with a reading of 50.1 the previous month. "That's a bit of a setback I think because of course the services sector - particularly private consumption demand, services demand - was supposed to be a pillar of strength and lost momentum into November," said HSBC Asia economist Frederic Neumann.
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China’s manufacturing activity expanded for the first time in six months in March, an official factory survey showed yesterday, offering relief to policymakers even as a crisis in the property sector remains a drag on the economy and confidence. The official purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rose to 50.8 in March from 49.1 in February, above the 50-mark separating growth from contraction and topping a median forecast of 49.9 in a Reuters poll. Though the pace of growth was modest, it was also the highest PMI reading since March of last year, when momentum from the lifting of tough Covid-19 restrictions began to stall. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dR5QWc47
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Turkey manufacturing recorded at 50.0 neutral mark by March PMI #bne #bneEditorsPicks #turkey #manufacturing #pmi Turkish manufacturing experienced unchanged operating conditions in March, according to the latest purchasing managers’ index (PMI) survey of the sector. Output ticked higher, while new orders and employment neared stabilisation. The headline Istanbul Chamber of Industry Türkiye Manufacturing PMI for March was posted at the 50.0 no-change mark, very slightly down from February’s reading of 50.2.
Turkey manufacturing recorded at 50.0 neutral mark by March PMI
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China’s manufacturing PMI returns to expansionary territory after six months In March, China's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for the manufacturing sector stood at 50.8%, up 1.7 percentage points from the previous month, surpassing the critical threshold, according to official data. This indicates a rebound in manufacturing activity in the world’s second-largest economy. Meanwhile, the Non-Manufacturing PMI was 53.0%, up 1.6 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a sustained recovery in non-manufacturing activity. The composite PMI was 52.7%, up 1.8 percentage points from the previous month, indicating an accelerated expansion in production and business operations of Chinese enterprises.
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China’s manufacturing activity expanded for the first time in six months in March, an official factory survey showed yesterday, offering relief to policymakers even as a crisis in the property sector remains a drag on the economy and confidence. The official purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rose to 50.8 in March from 49.1 in February, above the 50-mark separating growth from contraction and topping a median forecast of 49.9 in a Reuters poll. Though the pace of growth was modest, it was also the highest PMI reading since March of last year, when momentum from the lifting of tough Covid-19 restrictions began to stall. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dSdpZV-b
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