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High ImpactJun 1, 2026China Manufacturing PMI Drops: Small Firms Hit Hardest
China's manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) declined to 50.0% in May, teetering on the brink of contraction despite maintaining modest overall expansion. The headline figure masks a troubli
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High ImpactMay 22, 2026Australia PMI Hits 47.8 in May: Sharp Decline in New Orders Signals Demand Crisis
Australia's manufacturing sector contracted sharply in May, with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) falling to 47.8—a significant deterioration indicating contraction below the critical 50-point thr
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