Event Brief
China factory activity beats forecasts but growth slows
Filed: Apr 29, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Summary: China’s April factory activity rose to 50.3 on the official PMI, beating expectations but slowing growth.
WHO: Reuters-polled economists
WHAT: Official purchasing managers’ index for April came in at 50.3
WHEN: Apr 29, 2026 at 10:43 PM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: Growth slowed as new orders softened.
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