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Economist, Centennial Asia Advisors

Jason Tan

Economist

Centennial Asia Advisors

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PMIs moderation in manufacturing but services maintain momentum<ul>
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Global manufacturing PMI ticked down to 53.0 in Jun 18, down marginally from 53.1 in May. While remaining positive, new export orders also fell a tad to 50.5 in June from 50.7 in May.</li>
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Moderation seen in the G3 economies: The US ISM Manufacturing PMI strengthened to 60.2 in Jun 18 from 58.7 in May 18. However, the Eurozone manufacturing PMI moderated from 55.5 in May 18 to 54.9 in Jun 18 - an 18-month low and with growth in new…</li>
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PMIs moderation in manufacturing but services maintain momentum

Global manufacturing PMI ticked down to 53.0 in Jun 18, down marginally from 53.1 in May. While remaining positive, new export orders also fell a tad to 50.5 in June from 50.7 in May.

Moderation seen in the G3 economies: The US ISM Manufacturing PMI strengthened to 60.2 in Jun 18 from 58.7 in May 18. However, the Eurozone manufacturing PMI moderated from 55.5 in May 18 to 54.9 in Jun 18 - an 18-month low and with growth in new…


Global Manufacturing and Services Activity Broadly Holds Steady Despite Some Divergent Trends