August 31, 2025

China: China’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported today that the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for the manufacturing sector in China recorded a slight increase of 0.1 percentage points, reaching 49.4 in August 2025 compared to July.

According to Oman News Agency, in contrast, the PMI for the non-manufacturing sector fell by 0.2 percentage points to 50.3 in August compared to the previous month.

A PMI reading above 50 indicates expansion, while a reading below 50 indicates

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