🇨🇳📉 China's Manufacturing Activity Contracts 📉: China's official Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 49.9 in February, down from 50.1 in January, indicating a contraction in manufacturing activity for the second consecutive month. This downturn raises concerns about global economic growth and could impact markets worldwide. 📊 Key Data Releases 📊:
📅 Wednesday, March 5:
📄 ADP National Employment Report (8:15 AM ET) 📄:
Forecast: +160K jobs
Previous: +183K jobs
This report provides a monthly snapshot of private-sector employment, offering insights into labor market trends ahead of the official government employment data.
🏢 ISM Services PMI (10:00 AM ET) 🏢:
Forecast: 53.0
Previous: 52.8
This index assesses the performance of the U.S. services sector. A reading above 50 indicates expansion, while below 50 signifies contraction.
🏭 Factory Orders (10:00 AM ET) 🏭:
Forecast: -0.5%
Previous: +1.2%
This report details the dollar level of new orders for both durable and non-durable goods, providing insight into manufacturing demand.
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