SUBSCRIBERS
China's January PMI slips to six-month low of 49.5
Published Thu, Jan 30, 2014 · 10:00 PM
Beijing
CHINESE manufacturing contracted for the first time in six months in January, HSBC confirmed yesterday, raising questions over growth prospects for the world's second largest economy this year.
The British banking giant's final reading of China's purchasing managers' index (PMI), which tracks manufacturing activity in factories and workshops, fell to 49.5 this month.
BT is now on Telegram!
For daily updates on weekdays and specially selected content for the weekend. Subscribe to t.me/BizTimes
New Articles
Cordlife says private placement is to address urgent cash needs
Cordlife substantial shareholders lay out separate plans to address issues after AGM
Hot stock: Great Eastern shares jump 39% as OCBC mounts S$1.4 billion privatisation offer at S$25.60 per share
OCBC Q1 profit rises 5% to S$1.98 billion
Brokers’ take: Analysts positive on Aims Apac Reit’s prospects; trim targets on lower earnings estimates
Singapore stocks open lower on Thursday; STI down 0.3%