Although a rise in Chinese manufacturing output meant that the decline in global manufacturing activity eased slightly in August, the outlook for industry in advanced economies in particular remains weak. Meanwhile, although the PMIs also pointed to a slight rise in price pressures, inflation for manufactured goods still looks to be well below pre-pandemic norms.
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