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China PMIs may be as good as it gets

The key takeaways from China’s May survey data are that while demand remains robust, supply shortages are leading to inventory drawdowns and price inflation. The data are broadly positive for commodity demand, but we think the withdrawal of fiscal stimulus will slow economic activity in the coming months.

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