Economics

China’s Factory Outlook Steadies as Recovery Stays on Track

  • Manufacturing PMI remains above 50 for eighth straight month
  • Services got a boost from rising spending during holidays
Photographer: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg
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An official gauge of activity in China’s manufacturing industry fell slightly in October, while consumer spending helped to lift services output, suggesting the economic recovery remains on track.