Despite tough news, global PMIs mostly positive

Economy Watch by Interest.co.nz

Aug 23, 202600:08:38Business

Canada rejects US tariff positions. China FDI weak but forklift sales strong. Japan inflation rising, PMIs positive. EU PMIs up. Australia PMIs softer.

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