Private Data Reveals China's Factories Expanding on Export Strength, Contrasting Official Slump

Asia PMIs Signal Solid Start for Manufacturers in 2026

Asian manufacturers started the year on a strong note, with factory activity ticking up in major exporters like Japan and South Korea, and business sentiment brightening.

Canada Services PMI Falls to 45.8 in January as Activity and New Business Decline

Activity in Canada’s services industry contracted even more sharply to start the new year, extending a downturn as tariffs and broader uncertain continue to weigh heavily, data released Wednesday showed.

China’s PMI Falls in January

German Factory Orders Unexpectedly Soar as Industrial Rebound Gathers Pace

Orders climbed 7.8% on month in December, accelerating from November’s rise, a sign that the recent struggles of the country’s industrial sector might be easing.