国家统计局：7月制造业采购经理指数有所回落 非制造业商务活动指数保持扩张

Core Viewpoint - In July, the manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) decreased to 49.3%, while the non-manufacturing business activity index and the composite PMI output index were 50.1% and 50.2%, respectively, indicating a continued expansion of the overall economic output in China despite a slight decline from the previous month [1][5]. Group 1: Manufacturing PMI Analysis - The manufacturing PMI fell to 49.3% in July, down 0.4 percentage points from the previous month, influenced by seasonal production slowdowns and adverse weather conditions [2]. - The production index remained in the expansion zone at 50.5%, while the new orders index decreased to 49.4%, indicating a slowdown in market demand [2]. - Large enterprises maintained expansion with a PMI of 50.3%, while medium-sized enterprises improved to 49.5%, and small enterprises saw a decline to 46.4% [3]. - New momentum in the manufacturing sector was observed, with the equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing PMIs at 50.3% and 50.6%, respectively, both above the critical point [3]. Group 2: Non-Manufacturing PMI Analysis - The non-manufacturing business activity index was 50.1%, down 0.4 percentage points from the previous month, but still above the critical point [4]. - The service industry business activity index remained stable at 50.0%, with significant growth in sectors related to travel and consumption, such as railway and air transport [4]. - The construction industry business activity index fell to 50.6%, impacted by adverse weather conditions, with a corresponding decrease in the business activity expectation index to 51.6% [4]. Group 3: Composite PMI Output Index - The composite PMI output index was 50.2%, down 0.5 percentage points from the previous month, indicating overall expansion in production and business activities [5].