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July 2026 Global Manufacturing PMI Shows Mixed Trends
July 2026 manufacturing activity varied across major economies. China’s private‑sector PMI (RatingDog) slipped to 50.9, while the official index fell to 49.2, indicating a slowdown beyond expectations. Russia posted its strongest expansion in 18 months, with the PMI rising to 50.7. India’s PMI eased to 53.5, the lowest since August 2021, as new orders weakened. Poland’s PMI improved to 49.0, narrowing a prolonged contraction. Turkey’s PMI edged up to 47.7 but remained below the growth threshold. The United Kingdom’s PMI fell to 51.9, the slowest pace in four months, reflecting lingering effects of the Iran‑related oil price shock. Australia’s flash composite output index climbed to 52.6, the highest reading since the start of the year, signalling stabilising growth. Nigeria’s private‑sector PMI held at 52.5, showing modest expansion despite regional challenges. Across the euro‑zone, the overall manufacturing PMI rose to 51.9, though Italy lagged with a dip to 51.3 and weaker demand. These divergent readings highlight a global manufacturing landscape marked by uneven recovery, persistent cost pressures, and the lingering impact of Middle‑East tensions on supply chains and demand.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Export orders in Australia fell in July 2026 due to higher prices and competition.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Japan's manufacturing output grew at the fastest rate since February 2014.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Australia's manufacturing PMI increased to 52.0 in July 2026.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Japan's input‑cost inflation eased to its slowest rate since March 2026.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] New orders in Japan rose at the fastest pace since January 2022.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Japan's manufacturing PMI was 54.5 in July 2026.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Australia’s flash PMI composite output index rose to 52.6 in July 2026. www.australianmanufacturing.com.au
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Australian manufacturing employment rose at its fastest pace since January 2026.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Second‑quarter GDP growth was 4.3%, the slowest in more than three years and below the target range of 4.5‑5.0%.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Official manufacturing PMI fell to 49.2 in July, indicating contraction. cryptobriefing.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] New orders sub‑index fell to 48.5, the weakest level since early 2023. cryptobriefing.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] RatingDog China General Manufacturing PMI fell to 50.9 in July, down from 51.7 in June. www.actionforex.com · investinglive.com