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Cautious Optimism Rules as Good News Returns
Nov 5, 2015An outbreak of cautious optimism in optics and laser markets is fueling the hope that the economic slowdown may be over. Not all vendors are cheerful however, with the order books of some in the materials processing sector continuing to ...
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China's Manufacturing Activity Slightly Expanded in May
Jun 3, 2015China's manufacturing business activity slightly expanded in May, indicated by a Purchasing Managers Index reading of 50.2, up from 50.1 in April, according to official data. The reading has remained above 50, the separation between ...
Tags: Manufacturing, PMI
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The PMI for The Chinese Steel Sector Was at 46.0 Percent in October This Year
Nov 4, 2014In October this year, the purchasing managers index (PMI) for the Chinese steel sector was at 46.0 percent, up by 2.4 percentage points as compared to September, but still remaining below the 50 percent threshold, as announced by the China ...
Tags: Steel Sector, PMI
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China HSBC Flash Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) Increased to 50.4
Oct 24, 2014In October this year, the China HSBC Flash Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) increased to 50.4 - the highest level of the past three months - higher than the anticipated level of 50.2 and up from September's final reading of ...
Tags: PMI, China economy
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The Purchasing Managers Index for The Chinese Steel Sector Was at 43.6 Percent
Oct 9, 2014In September this year, the purchasing managers index (PMI) for the Chinese steel sector was at 43.6 percent, down by 4.8 percentage points as compared to August, still below the 50 percent threshold and falling to the lowest level of the ...
Tags: Steel Sector, PMI
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The Asian Price Spread Between High Density Pe and Ethylene Feedstock Turned Negative
Oct 1, 2014The Asian price spread between high density polyethylene and ethylene feedstock turned negative Thursday, September 25, falling to minus $5/mt from parity a day before, due to the bearish PE market amid continued firm ethylene, Platts data ...
Tags: HDPE-Ethylene, PE
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China HSBC PMI Increased to 50.5 in September
Sep 24, 2014In September this year, the China HSBC Flash Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) increased to 50.5, higher than the anticipated level of 50.0 and up from August's final reading of 50.2, as announced by the HSBC on September 23. In ...
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The Growth of Chinese Manufacturing Activity Decreased in August
Sep 6, 2014Chinese manufacturing activity growth slowed in August, losing momentum for the first time in six months after having hit its highest level in more than two years. The official purchasing managers index (PMI) came in at 51.1 last ...
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PMI for The Chinese Steel Sector Was at 48.4 Percent Down by 0.2 Percentage
Sep 2, 2014In August this year, the purchasing managers index (PMI) for the Chinese steel sector was at 48.4 percent, down by 0.2 percentage points as compared to July, still below the 50 percent threshold, as announced by the China Steel Logistics ...
Tags: Steel Sector, Mineral
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China PMI Decreased to The Three-Month Low
Aug 22, 2014In August this year, the China HSBC Flash Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) decreased to 50.3, the lowest level of the past three months, down from July's final reading of 51.7, as announced by the HSBC on August 21. In ...
Tags: PMI, sluggish demand
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PMI for The Chinese Steel Sector Stood at 48.6 Percent in July
Aug 6, 2014In July this year, the purchasing managers index (PMI) for the Chinese steel sector stood at 48.6 percent, up by 0.3 percentage points as compared to June, still below the 50 percent threshold, as announced by the China Steel Logistics ...
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China Monthly Purchasing Managers Index Rose to 50.8 Points in May
Jun 5, 2014Chinese manufacturing grew for the third consecutive month in May, suggesting a slowdown in the world’s second-largest economy is stabilizing, a state-sanctioned industry group said Sunday. The China Federation of Logistics and ...
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Chinese Steel Sector Stood at 46.4 Percent, Down by 6.2 Percentage Points
Jun 4, 2014In May this year, the purchasing managers index (PMI) for the Chinese steel sector stood at 46.4 percent, down by 6.2 percentage points as compared to April, falling below 50 percent again, as announced by the China Steel Logistics ...
Tags: Steel Sector
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the China HSBC Flash Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index increased to 49.7
May 23, 2014In May this year, the China HSBC Flash Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) increased to 49.7, the highest level of the past five months, up from April's final reading of 48.1, as announced by the HSBC on May 22. In particular, in ...
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PMI for The Chinese Steel Sector Stood at 52.6 Percent
May 6, 2014In April this year, the purchasing managers index (PMI) for the Chinese steel sector stood at 52.6 percent, surging by 8.4 percentage points as compared to March and exceeding the 50 percent threshold for the first time since September ...
Tags: Steel Sector, PMI