China’s PMIs point to strong industrial output in August

While stronger manufacturing PMI readings imply an acceleration in industrial activity in August, we don’t think that the upturn will be sustained given the increasing headwinds from policy tightening. As such, we expect the prices of most industrial metals and coal to ease back from current levels.

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