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Swiss Manufacturing PMI Declines in July

Switzerland's manufacturing PMI decreased to 53.2 in July from 54.3 in June, according to procure.ch and UBS data published Monday.The consensus estimate for the month stood at 54.5.

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PMI: Spanish Manufacturing Activity Remains Muted in July

Operating conditions in Spain's manufacturing sector marginally improved in July as inflation eased, while output, new orders and employment fell, S&P Global said Monday.The seasonally adjusted S&P Spain Manufacturing PMI weighed in at 50.2, just above the 50-point neutral mark, compared with 49.7 in June and the consensus estimate of 50.5.

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Ohsho Food Service's July Sales Up 0.6%

Ohsho Food Service (TYO:9936) reported July sales at company-operated stores of 8.67 billion yen, up 0.6% from a year earlier, according to a Monday filing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.The number of customers in the month grew 0.7% to 6.91 million.Sales at existing stores rose 0.3% year over year to 8.48 billion yen, owing to a 0.4% increase in the number of customers to 6.76 million.The company added one franchise store during July, bringing its total network to 726 stores at the end of the month.Shares of Ohsho Food Service fell over 3% at market close.

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Ifo: German Retail Sentiment Brightens Slightly Amid Ongoing Uncertainty

The business climate in Germany's retail sector showed modest improvement in July, though persistent uncertainty from the Iran conflict and fears of rising prices continue to weigh on the industry's outlook, the ifo Institute said Monday.The ifo business climate index for the sector rose to -28.7 points in July from -32.4 points in June as retailers viewed current business conditions less pessimistically and grew somewhat more optimistic about the outlook, though expectations remained "predominantly pessimistic."According to surveyed retailers, 54% perceive demand for the month as "insufficient." For the second quarter, 48.2% of brick-and-mortar retailers reported lower-than-usual customer numbers, while only 25.6% of online sellers reported fewer clicks than usual.

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Swiss Annual Inflation Rate Eases to 0.4% in July

Switzerland's annual inflation rate stood at 0.4% in July, down from 0.5% in the previous month, according to data from the country's Federal Statistical Office published Monday.On a monthly basis, consumer prices were 0.1% lower, as expected, and compared with the prior month's zero growth.

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German Monthly Retail Sales Fall 1.1% in June

Germany's retail sales fell 1.1% month over month in real terms in June, following the revised 1.2% gain in May, according to data from the Federal Statistical Office published Monday.Analysts expected a 0.4% decline in sales for the month.On a yearly basis, Germany's retail sales were 0.2% lower, compared with the revised 2.1% rise earlier.

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India's Manufacturing Activity Slows in July, HSBC-S&P Survey Shows

Manufacturing activity in India grew at a softer pace in July, with the HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) easing to 53.5 from 54.2 in the previous month, according to data compiled by S&P Global and released on Monday.The reading missed the consensus forecast of 53.9 tracked by Investing.com. A reading above 50 indicates expansion in the sector, while a figure below signals a contraction.The latest performance was driven by resilient demand, with manufacturers reporting sustained growth in new orders and output despite softer momentum.New export orders accelerated, supply chain conditions improved, and input cost inflation eased to a five-month low, while employment growth slowed to its weakest pace in the current 29-month expansion.

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Hong Kong's Economy Grew 5.1% in H1, Financial Secretary Says

Hong Kong's economy grew 5.1% in the first half of the year, outperforming expectations, Financial Secretary Paul Chan said in a blog post on Sunday.Chan said strong global demand for artificial intelligence products, robust financial and business services, and rising visitor arrivals are expected to support growth in the second half.He also said the launch of offshore yuan treasury bond futures on Monday marks a new milestone in Hong Kong's development as the world's largest offshore renminbi business hub.The new product expands risk management tools for international investors and complements Bond Connect and Swap Connect, he said.Chan added that overseas investors held more than 3 trillion yuan of mainland bonds through Bond Connect as of the end of June, underscoring growing demand for offshore hedging products.He said Hong Kong will continue expanding its offshore yuan ecosystem and strengthen its role in advancing the internationalization of the Chinese currency.

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India's RBI Swap Facility Draws $40.8 Billion in Forex Inflows

India attracted $40.8 billion in foreign currency inflows under the Reserve Bank of India's concessional swap facility as of July 31, according to a Reserve Bank of India release on Friday.The inflows included $36.7 billion in FCNR(B) deposits, $2.6 billion in overseas foreign currency borrowings, and $1.5 billion in external commercial borrowings.The central bank launched the swap facility in June to encourage fresh inflows of foreign currency.

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Decreasing Diesel Prices Help Keep New Zealand Construction Cost Growth in Check, QV Says

A drop in diesel prices helped keep construction cost growth in check in New Zealand in July, QV said in a report on Monday.Diesel prices fell sharply month over month in July, declining nearly 21%, helping to reduce costs in fuel-intensive areas of construction work. Excavation, which fell 4.5%, saw the largest average reduction in both June and July."Diesel has fallen from June to July, and that saving has flowed through to some of the trades most exposed to fuel costs," QV CostBuilder spokesperson Martin Bisset said, adding that overall costs remained broadly stable.Concrete blockwork prices increased 0.8%, while concrete rose 0.9%, the report said. Expanded polystyrene sheet was up 9.3%, aquatherm pipework by 7.5%, and copper pipework by 4%.

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New Zealand Property Values Continue Subdued Trend With 0.3% Fall in July, Cotality Says

New Zealand's home value index fell 0.3% in July following a decline of the same magnitude in the previous month, continuing a subdued trend observed during the first six months of the year, Cotality said in an Aug. 1 report.The national median property value of NZ$804,303 in July was down by 1% from three months ago and down 0.7% from a year earlier, according to the report.Values remain nearly 18% below their January 2022 peak, but 16% above the pre-pandemic level from March 2020, Cotality said."Property sales volumes have inched lower so far this year, although they're still at a relatively normal level," said Cotality NZ Chief Property Economist Kelvin Davidson. "But the stock of listings remains elevated and this is giving buyers the balance of power when it comes to pricing.""Mortgage rates haven't moved much in recent weeks, but the likelihood is that some rises are on the cards again in the short term," Davidson added.The report pointed to broad-based falls in values across Auckland's sub-markets in July, with Rodney and Papakura posting relatively modest drops of 0.2% and Franklin dipping by 0.3%. But in the country's other four main areas, there was a uniform drop of 0.6% in July.

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Australian Manufacturing Posts Modest Returns to Growth in July

The Australian manufacturing sector recorded modest returns to growth in July, with production and new orders increasing for the first time in six months and employment rising at the sharpest rate since January.The headline seasonally adjusted S&P Global Australia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 52 in July from 51.5 in June, indicating improved sector health despite ongoing challenges such as rising input costs and supply-chain disruptions due to geopolitical issues in the Middle East.Overall business conditions improved in the second half of the year with expansions in output and new orders.Production growth was recorded for the first time in six months, but growth rates remained marginal due to subdued demand and inflationary pressures.Rising prices and competition resulted in a decline in new export orders after a minor increase in the month prior.

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China's Factory Expansion Eases in July, RatingDog Survey Shows

Operating conditions across China's manufacturing sector eased in July, with the headline RatingDog China General Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, coming in at 50.9, according to data released on Monday.The latest reading, which provides a gauge of factory sector conditions, compared with the 51.7 recorded in the previous month, and missed market expectations of 51.9 tracked by Investing.com.A reading above 50 indicates an expansion in sector performance compared to the prior month, while a figure below signals a contraction.Among other components, input cost inflation slowed to its weakest since January, while output prices were broadly unchanged after six months of increases.Employment rose for a second consecutive month, with hiring reaching its strongest pace since August 2023, while business confidence strengthened on expectations of firmer demand, new product launches, and expanded production capacity.

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Geely Automobile's Sales Rise 5% in July

Geely Automobile (HKG:0175) reported sales of 250,161 vehicles in July, up 5% from 237,717 units a year earlier.Of the total, Geely-branded sales rose 2% to 197,942 units, including 107,797 Galaxy units, which were up 13% from a year ago, according to a Monday Hong Kong bourse filing.ZEEKR deliveries soared 111% to 35,837 units, while Lynk & Co. sales slid 40% to 16,382 units.For the seven months ended July 31, total vehicle deliveries grew 2% to nearly 1.7 million vehicles.

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Great Wall Motor's Sales, Output Rise in July

Great Wall Motor (SHA:601633, HKG:2333) sold 108,067 vehicles in July, up 3.5% from 104,372 units a year earlier.Production rose 8.9% to 110,045 units from 101,045 vehicles previously, according to a Monday Hong Kong bourse filing.For the seven months ended July 31, sales and output increased 2.6% and 9.5% year over year, respectively, to 691,962 units and 735,913 units.

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Taiwan's Factory Activity Growth Slows in July, S&P Survey Shows

Operating conditions across Taiwan's manufacturing sector expanded at a softer rate in July versus the previous month, with the headline S&P Global Taiwan Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) coming in at 55.1, according to data released on Monday.The latest reading, which provides a gauge of factory sector conditions, fell slightly from the 55.2 recorded in the previous month.A reading above 50 indicates an expansion in sector performance compared with the prior month, while a figure below signals a contraction.The monthly momentum was driven by new orders, which rose at one of the sharpest rates in five years.

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Malaysia's Factory Activity Stalls in July

Malaysia's manufacturing activity maintained its expansion rate in July, with the headline S&P Global Malaysia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) unchanged at 50.7, according to data released on Monday.A reading above 50 indicates an expansion in sector performance, while a figure below signals a contraction.The sustained momentum indicates that official data on GDP and manufacturing production will continue to show robust expansions moving into the third quarter, according to S&P.New order growth accelerated to an eight-month high in July, while output growth was largely unchanged from June.

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New Zealand New Home Consents Exceed 40,000 in Year Ended June

The volume of new homes consented in New Zealand hit 40,581 in the year ended June, up 19% from the previous year and exceeding the 40,000 mark for the first time since 2023, according to data published Monday by Stats NZ.The country saw 18,627 stand-alone houses consented in the year ended June, up 17% compared with the previous year, while multi-unit homes consented rose 21% to 21,954.The five regions with the highest number of new homes consented include Auckland with 17,097, Canterbury with 8,647, Waikato with 3,205, Otago with 2,982, and Wellington with 2,217. All five of these regions posted a double-digit increase from the year ended June 2025.The annual numbers of new homes consented in the Otago region struck a record high in the year ended June.On a quarterly basis, New Zealand recorded 10,964 new homes consented in the June quarter, up 34% from a year earlier. On a monthly basis, 3,471 homes were consented in June, up 32% from the same month a year earlier.

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Thailand's July Factory Activity Expands at Fastest Since December

Thailand's manufacturing activity improved in July to its highest level since December 2025, with the headline S&P Global Thailand Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) coming in at 54.2, according to data released on Monday.The latest reading, which provides a gauge of factory sector conditions, compared with the 53.6 recorded in the previous month. It far exceeded the series' long-run average of 50.5.A reading above 50 indicates an expansion in sector performance compared to the prior month, while a figure below signals a contraction.The monthly momentum was driven by production levels rising to their highest level so far in 2026.

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South Korea's Manufacturing Activity Expands at Faster Rate in July

South Korean manufacturing output expanded at a faster rate in July versus the previous month, S&P Global said Monday.The latest seasonally adjusted S&P Global South Korea Manufacturing PMI rose to 53.1 from 52.1 in June.S&P said the rate of improvement was among the fastest recorded over the past four years.Strong expansions in output and new orders drove the acceleration, alongside a renewed increase in employment. Input cost inflation eased in July to a pace not seen since the outbreak of the Middle East conflict.

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