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Asia's factory activity expands in June on solid global demand
The surveys show how Chinese firms are ramping up production despite weak domestic demand, which Beijing has failed to reverse with a rescue package for an ailing property sector.
China's June factory activity contracts again, services slows
China's economic indicators for June painted a challenging picture, with manufacturing activity stagnating and services slipping to a five-month low, according to an official survey released on Sunday. The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) remained unchanged at 49.5, below the growth threshold of 50, indicating ongoing economic struggles despite some positive signals in industrial production. Analysts noted that while exports have been a strong driver, both domestic and external demand remain insufficient to fully utilize China's manufacturing capacity, prompting calls for additional policy support to stimulate growth.
Oil extends losses as strong dollar weighs on commodities markets
Oil prices fell in early Asian trade on Monday due to a stronger dollar and concerns of higher interest rates. Brent crude futures slid to $84.84 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were at $80.34. Geopolitical risks in the Middle East and issues in Ecuador impacted prices.
Key focus will be on US retail sales, PMI data, and Eurozone: Naveen Mathur
From gold prices to the Federal Reserve's stance on rate cuts, there's a lot happening in the world of commodities right now. In an exclusive interview with ETMarkets, Naveen Mathur, Director of Commodities & Currencies at Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers, shares his insights on the current state of the commodities market and this week's trends.
Japan's Nikkei edges up as financials, export shares rise
Japan's Nikkei share average edged up on Monday as export-related stocks rose on a weaker yen following stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data and a rise in domestic yields boosted financial stocks.
S&P 500, Nasdaq close at record highs as data supports Fed easing
S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs on Wednesday fueled by tech stocks amid expectations of Fed's easing cycle, impacting various sectors and economic indicators.
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Yields pare losses as services sector rebounds
The business activity index is "really driving that whole index higher," said Ellis Phifer, managing director of fixed income research at Raymond James in Memphis, Tennessee.
Gold Price Today: Gold prices fall Rs 2,700 per 10 gm in last 15 days, silver down Rs 6,800 per kg in one week
Gold and silver prices remain volatile ahead of key events like the U.S. job data and ECB policy meetings. Prices are influenced by factors like central bank demand, profit-taking and industrial metal pressures. Traders are cautious amid uncertainty in the market.
Wall Street stocks end slightly higher as weak jobs data supports rate cut
U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday as labor market data hinted at a Fed rate cut. Axos Financial dropped after Hindenburg Research shorted the stock.
US stocks slip in choppy trading after weaker jobs data
Oil companies Exxon Mobil and Chevron dropped 2.3% and 1.5%, respectively, as demand concerns weighed on crude prices. Energy stocks led S&P 500 sectoral declines with 1.5% fall. Small-cap stocks, typically more sensitive to economic expectations, declined 1.2%, while the rate-sensitive real estate sector gained 0.9%.
China's manufacturing surges, Caixin PMI shows, but global risks grow
To counter soft domestic demand and a years-long property crisis, China has boosted infrastructure investment and ploughed funds into high-tech manufacturing to bolster the broader economy this year.
Gold prices today: Yellow metal opens at Rs 72,160 per 10 grams, silver at Rs 92,099 per kg
Gold and silver gained after disappointing U.S. manufacturing PMI data and weakness in dollar index. In international markets, gold and silver futures settled higher.
Dollar wallows at multi-month lows as Fed cut bets grow
The dollar faced pressure as consumer price pressures stabilized, but upcoming U.S. payroll figures are being closely monitored by analysts like James Kniveton for economic strain.
Rising heat cools mfg PMI to 3-mth low as input costs bite
Manufacturing activity decreased to 57.5 in May from 58.8 in the previous month due to heatwaves and rising costs, as per a private survey by HSBC. The sector saw a softer rise in new orders and output, impacting work hours and production volumes for manufacturing firms.
Manufacturing activity eases to a three-month low of 57.5 in May
The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index remained four points higher than the long-run average, with exports helping drive momentum.
China's factory activity unexpectedly contracts in May
China's manufacturing activity fell in May, with the official factory survey showing a decline. Calls for fresh stimulus persist due to the ongoing property crisis impacting businesses, consumers, and investors.
Gold records its worst weekly fall this year on hawkish Fed minutes
April's preliminary US economic data shows unexpected strength in durable goods orders, rising 0.70% against a predicted -0.80% decline. Even excluding transportation, the sector grew 0.4%, surpassing the 0.20% forecast. Consumer sentiment, measured by the University of Michigan, also improved to 69.10 from 67.70. However, inflation expectations for the next year and five to ten years fell slightly below predictions, at 3.30% and 3.00%, respectively.
Dollar down on profit taking but upbeat outlook remains
The dollar slipped against major currencies on Friday, but remains well-placed for further advances supported by strong U.S. economic data. Markets dial back expectations for interest rate cuts as U.S. business activity accelerates and input prices surge, prompting a debate among policymakers on inflation control.
New highs on D-Street! Nifty scales Mt 23K, Sensex hits fresh peak
Indian benchmark equity indices Nifty and Sensex hit fresh record highs on Friday, led by banking and financial stocks, despite robust U.S. economic data.
Asian stocks fall, dollar rises as rate cut wagers waver
Asian stocks fell on Friday as strong U.S. economic data boosted the prospect of higher interest rates, affecting Asian-Pacific shares outside Japan, with Japan's Nikkei and China stocks also impacted. China's military conducted war games around Taiwan, impacting Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index, while Prashant Newnaha commented on the market and Fed's stance. Benchmark U.S.
Private sector activity gathers pace in May, job creation highest in 18 years
India's private sector activity surged in May, marking the third strongest increase since July 2010, as per a private survey. The HSBC Flash India Composite Output Index climbed to 61.7, with both manufacturing and services sectors showing robust expansion. New export orders reached their highest level since September 2014. While manufacturing activity slightly eased, services sector growth accelerated to its fastest pace in four months.
Private sector activity picks up to 61.7 in May, according to HSBC Flash PMI
The HSBC Flash India Composite Output Index rose to 61.7 in May compared with 61.5 in the previous month. “The latest data showed strength in new export orders for both sectors, which rose at the fastest pace since the series started in September 2014,” said Pranjul Bhandari, chief India economist, HSBC.
India's services sector shows strongest growth rates in around 14 years: PMI data
In April, India's services sector saw a slight moderation, but maintained strength due to robust domestic and international demand, boosting business confidence to a three-month high. Despite a dip in the HSBC Services PMI to 60.8 from March's 61.2, it remained among the fastest growth rates in nearly 14 years.
India's manufacturing sector still strong even as PMI eases from a 16-year high in April
In April, India's manufacturing sector saw a slight slowdown, yet remained strong due to high demand, revealed by a private business survey. This surge in demand drove companies to increase raw material procurement nearly to record levels. The HSBC final India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index dipped to 58.8 from March's 16-year high of 59.1.
US manufacturing sector regresses in April; prices paid near two-year high
U.S. manufacturing experienced a contraction in April as orders declined, reversing a brief expansion seen in March. The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) reported that its manufacturing PMI dropped to 49.2 from 50.3 in March. This decline, below the 50 mark indicating growth, reflects constraints due to higher borrowing costs and a shift in spending towards services.
China's factory, services activity growth slows in April
The official purchasing managers' index (PMI) dropped to 50.4 in April from 50.8 in March, above the 50-mark separating growth from contraction, and beat a median forecast of 50.3 slightly in a Reuters poll.
Stellar growth: India's Manufacturing PMI at 16-yr high in March
India's manufacturing sector achieved a 16-year high in March, propelled by robust growth in new orders and production, marking a stellar close to FY24. The HSBC India Manufacturing Index surged to 59.1, reflecting strong expansion across consumer, intermediate, and investment goods sectors, driven by domestic and export demand. Despite inflation concerns, confidence remained elevated.
India's March manufacturing PMI rises to 16-year high as output and orders jump to highest since October 2020
India's manufacturing sector ended FY24 with remarkable performance, as reflected in the HSBC India Manufacturing PMI hitting a 16-year high of 59.1 in March. Strong output and new orders prompted increased hiring, yet concerns over inflation caused overall sentiment to dip to a four-month low, despite optimism in certain areas.
Oil gains on upbeat manufacturing data, escalating Middle East tensions
Brent futures for June delivery rose 37 cents to $87.79 a barrel by 0046 GMT. The May contract for U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose 32 cents to $84.03 a barrel.
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