China September Manufacturing PMI Released: Overview of Economic Expansion Signals

S&P Global released China's September RatingDog Manufacturing PMI data on August 3, 2026.The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) is a key indicator measuring the overall performance of China's manufacturing sector. Derived from monthly surveys of manufacturing purchasing managers, a reading above 50 indicates expansion, while below 50 signals contraction.In essence, this data directly reflects the "temperature" of China's manufacturing industry—the higher the figure, the healthier the economy. When the published value exceeds market expectations, it typically has a positive impact on the Australian dollar.This release carries medium to high importance. The index is published monthly, with the next release scheduled for November 2, 2026 at 9:45 AM.