Group 1 - The global manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for April 2025 is reported at 49.1%, a decrease of 0.5 percentage points from March, indicating a contraction for two consecutive months [1] - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised the global economic growth forecast for 2025 down to 2.8%, a reduction of 0.5 percentage points from the prediction made in January [1] - The manufacturing PMI for Asia in April is at 50%, down 1.3 percentage points from March, while Africa's manufacturing has returned to a contraction phase [1][2] Group 2 - Asian developing countries are encouraged to leverage domestic market demand and continue advancing industrial upgrades and technological innovation to mitigate external uncertainties [2] - The stability of Africa's manufacturing sector remains weak, with significant fluctuations, prompting countries to enhance internal trade and investment through the African Continental Free Trade Agreement [2] - European manufacturing PMI stands at 48.4%, slightly up by 0.2 percentage points from March, while the Americas' PMI is also at 48.4%, down 0.5 percentage points, indicating ongoing contraction in both regions [2] Group 3 - The European manufacturing sector is still in a contraction phase, with the European Central Bank acknowledging significant downside risks to the Eurozone economy [3] - Concerns regarding inflationary pressures due to external uncertainties are rising, with institutions like Goldman Sachs and UBS noting an increased risk of recession in the United States for 2025 [3]
4月份全球制造业PMI为49.1% 连续2个月处于收缩区间
Zheng Quan Ri Bao·2025-05-06 16:10