The Caixin/Markit manufacturing PMI remained in positive territory for a fourth consecutive month in August. Photo: AFP The Caixin/Markit manufacturing PMI remained in positive territory for a fourth consecutive month in August. Photo: AFP
The Caixin/Markit manufacturing PMI remained in positive territory for a fourth consecutive month in August. Photo: AFP
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Meagre gains for Hong Kong, mainland stocks, as investors weigh upbeat China economic data against US market dip, Covid-19 surge

  • While the Hang Seng Index edged up less than 0.1 per cent, the Shanghai Composite gained 0.4 per cent on Tuesday
  • Caixin/Markit PMI rose to 53.1 in August from 52.8 in July, showing further recovery in China’s manufacturing sector

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Martin Choi
Martin Choi

Updated: 5:28pm, 1 Sep, 2020

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The Caixin/Markit manufacturing PMI remained in positive territory for a fourth consecutive month in August. Photo: AFP The Caixin/Markit manufacturing PMI remained in positive territory for a fourth consecutive month in August. Photo: AFP
The Caixin/Markit manufacturing PMI remained in positive territory for a fourth consecutive month in August. Photo: AFP
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