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China's Manufacturing PMI Falls to 49.3% in October
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On 1 November 2026, China's National Bureau of Statistics reported that the manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index declined to 49.3% in October from 50.1% in September. The new export orders index fell to 48.7%, while the production index reached 49.8%,...
On 1 November 2026, China's National Bureau of Statistics reported that the manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index declined to 49.3% in October from 50.1% in September. The new export orders index fell to 48.7%, while the production index reached 49.8%, reflecting weaker manufacturing activity and demand.
The data creates demand for economic research, export-market intelligence and business-performance forecasting. HPC can support manufacturers and investors with predictive analytics, industrial-market research, demand modelling and supply-chain risk analysis.