The latest Flash China Manufacturing
PMI survey provided a mixed bag of data in June.
Data showed increase to 49.6, slightly above expectations on incline to 49.4. On the one hand, the sector shows signs of improvement as output stabilised amid a slight pick up in total new work, while purchasing activity also rose slightly over the month. On the other hand, manufacturers continued to cut their staff numbers, with the latest reduction the sharpest in over six years.
This suggests that companies have relatively muted growth expectations as demand conditions both at home and abroad remain relatively subdued. “The data add to evidence that the sector has lost growth momentum in Q2 as a whole, and suggests that the authorities may step up their efforts to stimulate growth and job creation in the second half of the year.”
After the data and in Asian part of the session in general Aussie fell and is currently being traded few points above 0.77 handle. Pair is likely to find support around 0.7650 and resistance above 0.7750 area. Later today, in the US session,
Durable Goods Orders, Manufacturing PMI and New Home Sales figures are scheduled for a release.