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In early July 2026 Poland’s industrial Purchasing Managers’ Index slipped fell sharply to 46.1 in June, underscoring strain confirming tightening conditions in its manufacturing sector. By the end of the month China reported that July factory activity had contracted, with the In China, July’s official manufacturing PMI falling decreased to 49.2 – 49.2, slipping below the 50‑point growth threshold and marking the first sub‑50 reading contraction in five months – and months. The new‑orders sub‑index declined to 48.5, while the non‑manufacturing PMI dropping fell to 49.0. The 49.0 and the composite PMI eased to 49.3, signalling indicating a broader broad slowdown across factories and services. China’s second‑quarter Second‑quarter GDP growth in China slowed to 4.3% year‑on‑year, below the 5.0% pace in of the prior quarter and short of the government’s 4.5‑5% target. target set by the government. The Politburo pledged heightened attention to the economic difficulties and hinted at possible stimulus, signalled that additional fiscal or monetary support could be considered, though no concrete measures were announced. Export orders fell to 49.6 and announced at the new‑orders sub‑index slipped to 48.5, reflecting weakening domestic demand. time. Analysts note that further fiscal weaker domestic demand, rising production costs and monetary support may be required recent typhoons that disrupted construction and manufacturing have added to revive growth, keeping the pressure, while export‑order indices also contracted despite overseas demand remaining relatively resilient. The combined picture keeps policymakers and investors on alert for signs to the risk of a wider slowdown. Both episodes illustrate tightening production conditions broader slowdown in two major economies, prompting heightened vigilance among policymakers both Poland and markets. China.