China's Final Manufacturing PMI posted at 47.8 in July, missing forecasts on a reading of 48.3. This was down from 49.4 in June and below the neutral 50.0 mark for the fifth successive month. Furthermore, the latest index reading signalled the sharpest deterioration in the health of the sector since July 2013. Renewed falls in both total new work and new export orders led manufacturers to cut production at the fastest rate since November 2011.
Softer client demand and reduced output requirements contributed to further job shedding and lower purchasing activity, with the latter declining at the sharpest rate since January 2012. Meanwhile, deflationary pressures persisted, with both input costs and output charges declining in July and at faster rates than in the previous month.
However, data was of no major impact on Aussie which is currently being traded few points below 0.73 handle. Pair is likely to find support around 0.7250 level and resistance above 0.7350 area. In the US session. ISM Manufacturing PMI figures are scheduled for a release.