China October Manufacturing PMI Drops to 49.3, Contraction Signal

China's official manufacturing PMI fell to 49.3 in October from 50.1 in September, crossing below the 50 expansion-contraction threshold. The decline signals renewed contraction in the industrial sector, likely reflecting weak domestic demand and external headwinds. This raises pressure for additional policy stimulus and implies downside risk to global growth.

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