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China’s Factory Activity Gauge Rises in Hopeful Sign for Economy

Bloomberg Markets Monday 31 August 2026, 01:32 UTC By Bloomberg News 1 min read
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China’s factory activity improved in August while staying in contraction, showing glimmers of a pickup for the economy as policymakers eye new measures.

China’s factory activity improved in August while staying in contraction, showing glimmers of a pickup for the economy as policymakers eye new measures.
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