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International

US manufacturing activity jumps to more than four-year high in July

2026-08-03T14:21:39.000Z
The PMI for the linchpin electronics sector grew 0.2 points to 52.4, marking the fourteenth consecutive month of expansion.
Economy & Policy

Singapore PMI edges up to 51.4 in July despite Middle East supply-chain pressures

2026-08-03T13:00:00.000Z
The RatingDog China General Manufacturing PMI, compiled by S&P Global, fell to 50.9 in July from 51.7 in June, missing analysts’ forecast of 51.5.
International

China factory growth slows to four-month low in July, adding to economic slowdown concerns

2026-08-03T04:42:58.000Z
S&P Global said its flash services Purchasing Managers’ Index rose to 53.6, the highest since November, from 51.2 in June.
International

US business activity perks up in July, helped by World Cup

2026-07-24T14:28:00.000Z
The electronics sector PMI has increased 0.3 point to 52.2.
Singapore

Singapore’s PMI edges up to 51.3 in June on AI-related tailwinds

2026-07-02T13:00:00.000Z
The Bank of England, which held interest rates steady in June, is closely watching how higher energy prices, caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, feed into the economy.
International

UK manufacturing activity cools despite stockpiling boost to output, PMI shows

2026-07-01T12:20:46.000Z
The European Central Bank raises interest rates in June as a war-related energy cost surge pushed inflation above 3%, well in excess of its 2% target.
International

Eurozone factory output ends first quarter on strong note, cost pressures ease: PMI

2026-07-01T11:42:39.000Z
Rising joblessness has become a problem for the UK's Labour Party; S&P’s sub-index measuring employment has been in negative territory for 21 months.
International

UK economy shrinks for second straight month, flash PMI shows

2026-06-23T09:58:32.000Z
The PMI signals a tough road ahead for Andy Burnham, the likely next prime minister.
International

UK services sector contracts at fastest pace since January 2023: PMI

2026-06-23T09:31:41.000Z
The Flash Eurozone Manufacturing PMI dipped to 51.3 in June from 51.6 – a four-month low.
International

Eurozone private sector contraction eases in June, but services stay weak, PMI shows

2026-06-23T08:49:17.000Z
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