China's manufacturing sector expanded at a slower pace in January as staffing declined the most since 2020 and exports orders fell for the second consecutive month amid international policies posing significant challenges for the economy.
The Caixin Purchasing Managers' Index fell to 50.1 in January from 50.5 in December, survey results from S&P Global showed on Monday. However, the reading above 50.0 indicates expansion in the sector.
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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.