SINGAPORE — Asia-Pacific markets were mixed in Wednesday morning trade as investors reacted to the release of China’s manufacturing activity data for September.
China on Wednesday announced that manufacturing activity expanded in the month of September as the world’s second largest economy continued to show signs of recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s factory activity extended solid growth in September, twin surveys showed, as the nation’s crucial exports engine revved up on improving overseas demand and underlined a steady economic recovery from the coronavirus shock.
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s factory output rose for the third straight month in August, in a positive sign for manufacturers as economic activity gradually recovered further from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
BEIJING (Reuters) - Activity in China’s services sector expanded at a faster pace in September, official data showed on Wednesday, as demand across the economy continues to recover from a coronavirus-induced slump.
WASHINGTON/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Asian shares slipped and the dollar was under pressure on Wednesday in the lead up to the first U.S. presidential debate, as financial markets looked to take a measure of both candidates.