loading . . . Chinas Economy Continues Steady Expansion in December: Business Sentiment Grows at a Faster Pace| World Economics The December Sales Managers Index (SMI) for China indicates that moderate economic expansion is being maintained, with the Headline All-Sector SMI at 51.2, holding well above the critical 50 threshold. This level reflects a broadly stable picture, with gains in business confidence offset by softer pricing power and cuts in staffing levels. - - Across all sectors, business confidence improved to a three-month high, signalling renewed optimism about the near-term outlook. Monthly sales growth remained solid, while market growth perceptions eased. The standout shift was a retreat in the Prices Charged Index to a three-month low after November’s multi-year peak, suggesting that the recent surge in pricing power has moderated. Staffing levels edged higher but remained below 50, consistent with cautious employment trends. https://www.worldeconomics.com/Thoughts/Chinas-Economy-Continues-Steady-Expansion-in-December.aspx
