China Caixin Manufacturing PMI came in at 49.5 below forecasts (50.3) in July

Aug 1, 2025

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China's Caixin Manufacturing PMI declines to 49.5 in July vs. 50.3 expected

China's Caixin Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) eased to 49.5 in July from 50.4 in June, according to the latest data released on Friday.