China's service sector expanded at a faster pace at the start of the third quarter, underpinned by the solid growth in new business, survey results released by S&P Global revealed on Thursday.
The Caixin services Purchasing Managers' Index rose more-than-expected to 54.1 in July from a five-month low of 53.9 in June. The expected reading was 52.5.
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April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.