Reported Earlier, China Caixin Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index For October 49.5 Vs. 50.8 Est.; 50.6 Prior
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China's Caixin Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for October was reported at 49.5, lower than the estimated 50.8 and the prior figure of 50.6. This indicates a contraction in the manufacturing sector.
November 01, 2023 | 4:45 am
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The lower than expected PMI could negatively impact the iShares China Large-Cap ETF (FXI), as it indicates a contraction in China's manufacturing sector.
The PMI is a key indicator of economic health, reflecting conditions in the manufacturing sector. A lower than expected PMI indicates a contraction in the sector, which could negatively impact companies within that sector and the broader market. As FXI tracks the performance of large-cap Chinese companies, many of which are in the manufacturing sector, a contraction in this sector could negatively impact the ETF.
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