For the most part, the manufacturing sector remained stable in November, although some signs of weakness emerged. In the fourth quarter, the economy is likely to maintain the stability observed since the start of the second half of the year. Economic growth in 2017 is expected to be higher than last year, but it may come under downward pressure in 2018.
China's Manufacturing PMI fell to 50.8
The Caixin China General Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell marginally from the previous month to 50.8 in November, but remained in expansion territory. The sub-index of output inched up, rising for the first time in four months, but the new orders sub-index declined. The increase in input prices moderated while the rise in output prices accelerated, with both maintaining rather quick rates of growth. Stocks of purchases turned around to increase as stocks of finished goods continued to diminish.
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