China's July PMI Contracts to 49.2% as Factory Activity Slides

China's July PMI Contracts to 49.2% as Factory Activity Slides

3 August 2026 1 min read

Manufacturing Deteriorates China's official manufacturing PMI fell to 49.2% in July 2026, down 1.1 percentage points from June, the NBS reported on July 31. The reading slipped below the 50-point threshold that separates expansion from contraction

China Q2 GDP Growth Slows to 4.3%, Weakest Since Late 2022

China Q2 GDP Growth Slows to 4.3%, Weakest Since Late 2022

3 August 2026 1 min read

Growth Misses Expectations China's economy expanded 4.3% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) confirmed, marking the weakest annualised pace since Q4 2022. The reading came in below the 5.0%