Data from S&P Global on Monday indicated that although India’s manufacturing activity decreased to 57.5 in August from 58.1 in July, it was still higher than its long-term average of 54.0, indicating a significant improvement in operating conditions. August saw weaker gains in new business and output from Indian manufacturers, albeit their rates of expansion…
In August, the manufacturing purchasing managers’ index fell from 58.1 in July to 57.9, while the services purchasing managers’ index increased from 60.3 to 60.4 in July. The composite index consequently dropped to 60.5 from 60.7 in July, the lowest level since May. Despite this, the most recent manufacturing PMI number was higher than the…
Yesterday, the price of aluminium dropped by -1.04% to settle at 199.6 due to a variety of factors affecting market sentiment. Some assistance was given by China’s attempts to calm its markets and lower its stock of metals, but advances were constrained by a strong dollar. According to the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association (CNIA),…
Aluminium saw a -1.04% decrease yesterday, closing at 199.6, as worries over China’s economic growth continued. Uncertainty regarding the course of the Chinese economy’s growth was increased when the official PMI data showed that industrial activity had contracted for the fourth consecutive month. Investors were let down by the absence of any convincing signs of…
