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17 Jan 2018

PMI Quarterly on China Manufacturing (4Q 2017)

PMI indicates relatively stable expansion of manufacturing sector and economy

Output expands at a stable pace.
New export orders index indicates improving export demand.
Backlogs of orders index falls slightly in December.
Stocks of major inputs decrease at a faster pace.
Growth in purchasing activities accelerates modestly.
Input prices rise sharply.
Manufacturers continue to raise ex-factory prices of their products.
Imports index trends upward.
Employment index drops at a slow pace.
Suppliers’ delivery continues to slow.
Confidence among purchasing managers strengthens.

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