Analysts at Danske Bank note that the Chinese PMI manufacturing from Caixin for February surprised to the upside and gave the clearest sign so far that a bottom is forming in the Chinese business cycle.
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“The index jumped 1.6 points from 48.3 to 49.9 and the new orders index increased from 47.3 to 50.2. It follows the official PMI manufacturing yesterday, which also showed a decent rise in new orders despite a decline in the overall index.”
“We continue to look for a gradual recovery for the rest of 2019 on the back of stimulus and a trade deal with the US. Thus, it seems that the recent fiscal expansion and monetary easing has had positive effects on the Chinese economy.”
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