Event Brief
China factory activity falls for first time in five months
Filed: Jul 31, 2026 at 12:01 AM ET
Summary: Official data shows China’s factory activity fell in July for the first time in five months.
WHO: China’s official data
WHAT: Factory activity declined in July, and non-manufacturing activity also fell sharply.
WHEN: Jul 30, 2026 at 11:47 PM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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