Page 2 - Factory Output

China's factory inflation at 13-year high adds to global pressures

The producer price index climbed 9% in May from a year earlier, driven by price increases for oil, metals and chemicals, the National Bureau of Statistics said

Asia's factories sustain expansion, supply chain woes cloud outlook

A spike in COVID-19 infections in countries like Taiwan and Vietnam could disrupt semiconductor output and supply chains, posing a headache for manufacturers

China's factory activity seen growing steadily in May: Reuters poll

China's industrial output saw months of expansion following a Covid-induced slump, although high raw materials costs continue to weigh on the outlook

China's factory output slows in April as bottlenecks crimp production

While China's exporters are enjoying strong demand, global supply chain bottlenecks and rising raw materials costs have weighed on production

Japan factory output falls, hit by quake, chips shortage amid Covid worries

Japan's factory output fell in February as an earthquake and semiconductor shortage led to declines in the production of cars and electrical machinery

Feb PMI eases to 57.5 from 57.7 in Jan, but remains at elevated level

Although growth more or less remained at an elevated level, employment declined further amid Covid-19 restrictions

Pent-up demand for manufactured goods driving global factory revival

Manufacturing activity in Japan expanded at the fastest pace in over two years

India's manufacturing PMI rises to decade high amid Covid-19 pandemic

Index stood at 58.9 in October, as companies raise output fastest in 13 years

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Factory output hits decade high in October as demand bounces back: PMI

The Nikkei Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 58.9 in October from September's 56.8

China's factory activity rises to near-decade high in October: Caixin PMI

Activity in China's factory sector accelerated at the fastest pace in nearly a decade in October as domestic demand surged

Japan's factory output rises for 4th month on jump in machinery production

Separate data showed the September jobless rate held steady, while the number of available jobs per applicant fell to the lowest level since late 2013

China's factory activity accelerates in Sept on boost from overseas demand

A private survey, also released on the day, painted a similar picture of the manufacturing sector gaining momentum backed by stronger overseas demand

Factories worldwide shake off coronavirus gloom but outlook shaky

Surveys showing an expansion in manufacturing activity may reduce pressure on policymakers to take bolder steps to avert a deeper recession

Factory output takes hit as demand falls; PMI manufacturing at 46 in July

A further decline in new orders and output signaled weakness in overall demand despite factories again cutting their prices, leading firms to reduce their workforces for a fourth month in a row

China's factory activity likely slowed in June on subdued global demand

China's factory activity might have grown for a fourth month in June but the pace could be waning, as global demand stayed subdued while there was a fresh coronavirus outbreak in the Chinese capital

Japan, South Korea factory output worsens in May amid Covid-19: PMI data

A series of manufacturing surveys released on Monday suggest any rebound in businesses will be some time off, even though China's factory activity unexpectedly returned to growth in May

China's factory output posts first increase in 2020, consumption still weak

After months of lockdowns, China is slowly reopening its economy as the coronavirus outbreak on the mainland has come under control

At 27.4, India's manufacturing activity falls to record low in April: PMI

PMI manufacturing plunged to 27.4 last month from March's 51.8, by far its lowest since the survey began in March 2005

Lockdown: Chhattisgarh units reluctant to restart with state's riders

They say arranging transport and masks for workers is impractical, point out government's reluctance to provide power tariff exemption