The Chinese data for purchasing managers index in August is here:
- China August Manufacturing PMI: 51.7 (expected 51.3)
- China August Non-manufacturing PMI: 53.4 (prior 54.5)
More now:
- China Logistics Information Center says both supply and demand improved in the manufacturing sector
- Services sector PMI hit its lowest level since May 2016, Logistics centre citing bad weather
- Construction slowed due to storm, typhoon
