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30.09.202601:30:00UTC+00China’s Services Sector Edges Back to Expansion as Non‑Manufacturing PMI Rises Above 50

China’s non-manufacturing sector returned to expansionary territory in September, as the Non-Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) climbed to 50.2, up from 49.0 in August 2026. The latest reading, updated on 30 September 2026, marks a shift back above the 50-point threshold that separates contraction from expansion.

The move from 49.0 to 50.2 suggests a modest but notable improvement in conditions across China’s services and other non-manufacturing industries after a month in contraction. While the gain is not large, it indicates stabilizing activity and could ease some concerns about the momentum of the broader Chinese economy going into the final quarter of 2026.

Investors and policymakers are likely to watch upcoming releases closely to see whether September’s rebound in non-manufacturing PMI proves sustainable, or if it reflects a temporary bounce following August’s dip below 50.

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