https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/chinese-factory-slump-eases-but-weak-services-signal-uneven-recoveryContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/chinese-factory-slump-eases-but-weak-services-signal-uneven-recoveryhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/chinese-factory-slump-eases-but-weak-services-signal-uneven-recovery#u55433Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:20:24 +0000China's factory activity rebounded in August as demand improved and the manufacturing gauge exceeded forecasts. While official data indicates a recovery in industrial output, reports on the services sector are contradictory. A private PMI suggests services activity quickened due to stronger domestic demand, but an official survey from August 31 reported that sluggish domestic demand continued to weigh on the sector. This divergence highlights an uneven economic recovery between the industrial and service industries.Why it mattersThe manufacturing sector previously saw two consecutive mont https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/chinese-factory-slump-eases-but-weak-services-signal-uneven-recoveryhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/chinese-factory-slump-eases-but-weak-services-signal-uneven-recovery#u53549Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:35:30 +0000China's factory activity contracted for a second straight month but at a slower pace than expected, while services activity remained weak, indicating an uneven economic recovery. The factory activity gauge rose, suggesting an impending turnaround, but services activity declined. Export demand improved, with output rising at the fastest pace in three months.Why it mattersChina's economic recovery has been uneven, with factory activity and services experiencing different trends. The country's economy has faced challenges, including a decline in factory activity and a slowdown in s