China's Manufacturing Expansion Slows in October Amid Rising Trade Uncertainties

Nov 03, 2025 04:23 pm CST

China's manufacturing sector showed weaker-than-expected growth in October, with the RatingDog PMI dropping to 50.6 from 51.2 in September. Export orders declined at the fastest rate since May, reflecting increased trade tensions before the recent US-China agreement. Despite the slowdown, employment creation reached its highest pace in over two years, offering some positive economic indicators amid growing concerns about China's economic momentum.