China Official PMI Rises To 53.3 In April Vs. 53.1
Chinese manufacturing activity improved further in April from the previous month, an official survey showed Tuesday, signaling a "stabilization" of economic conditions at factories.
Chinese manufacturing activity improved further in April from the previous month, an official survey showed Tuesday, signaling a "stabilization" of economic conditions at factories. The Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 53.3 in April, up from 53.1 in March, according to data from the China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing. A figure above 50 indicates an improvement in overall business conditions, while one below signals a deterioration. The latest PMI print compared with analyst expectations of 53.5, according to a survey from Dow Jones Newswires.
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