China June factory activity down, exports poor -HSBC Flash PMI

China's factory sector contracted for an eighth straight month in June, with export orders and prices turning in their weakest showing since early 2009, a private-sector survey showed on Thursday. The ...

The HSBC Flash PMI, the earliest monthly indicator of China's industrial activity, fell to a seven-month low of 48.1 in June, as export orders and prices turned in their weakest showing since early 2009.

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NEW YORK — U.S. manufacturing growth picked up in March as new orders increased and hiring quickened, closing out the best quarter for the sector in two years, a survey showed on Monday. Financial data firm Markit said its U.S. Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index rose to 54.6 last month from 54.3 in February. A reading above 50 indicates expansion. Output increased, though the rate of growth slipped to 56.6 from 57.3 in February.

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The HSBC Flash China Manufacturing PMI™ report shows Operating conditions continue to improve in December. Key points Flash China Manufacturing PMI™ at 50.9 (50.5 in November). Fourteen-month high. Flash China Manufacturing Output Index at 50.5 (51.3 in November). Two-month low. Data collected 5–12 December 2012.

The global economy continues to weaken, but not in a straight line as China rebounded somewhat, with Japan deteriorating further.