New Zealand Factory Activity Returns to Contraction âšī¸
New Zealand's Manufacturing Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) declined to 49.9 in August, indicating continued manufacturing sector challenges with only two sub-indices showing expansion.
Manufacturing sector performance signals potential economic headwinds, with persistent contraction across multiple indices suggesting slow recovery and challenging business environment. Weak manufacturing data could impact broader economic sentiment and investment strategies.
Sri Lanka Manufacturing PMI Slows in August âšī¸
Sri Lanka's Manufacturing PMI decreased to 55.2 in August 2025, indicating a slower expansion in manufacturing with continued growth across sub-indices, particularly in food and beverages manufacturing.
Moderate economic indicator showing continued manufacturing expansion, but with decelerating growth rates. Signals potential softening of economic momentum without significant alarm.