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Manufacturing Index Defies Negative Forecasts

Despite claims that China’s economy would continue to decline, reports indicate that there has been a slight increase in manufacturing in December. Figures from the purchasing manager’s index (PMI) indicated an expansion, but the HSBC figure continues to be below fifty. The Sydney Morning Herald reports: The December manufacturing purchasing manager’s index (PMI) was 50.3 points,