PMI

South Africa's manufacturing sector returned to expansion in April, with the Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index climbing to 52.6. This marks the first growth since September, up from 49 in March. The improvement stemmed mainly from stronger business activity and new sales orders.

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China's official manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) fell slightly to 50.3 in April from 50.4 the previous month, though it exceeded expectations. New export orders and imports expanded for the first time since early 2024, but softer domestic activity pushed the non-manufacturing PMI into contraction. Price pressures remained in expansionary territory, indicating ongoing reflation.