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China factory activity snaps 2-month contractionary streak in September

CNBC Top Stories September 30, 2026 · 1:52 am Read Original
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China factory activity snaps 2-month contractionary streak in September

China's factory activity returned to growth in September as a deepening economic malaise prompts policymakers to ramp up stimulus steps and bolster growth.

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Source CNBC Top Stories
Published Sep 30, 2026 · 1:52 am
Article ID qk42uhs
Original URL Open source
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Strong Bullish 82.7
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