China Manufacturing Fears Prompt Steel Stock Sell-Off |
| September 21, 2012 | September 2012 Bond Updates |
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Steel producers are taking a hit today, after China and the euro-zone reported weak purchasing managers index (PMI) numbers this morning, continuing a trend of contraction in global manufacturing. A PMI number under 50 represents contraction, and HSBC estimates a PMI of 47.8 for China this month, up just two tenths from August. The euro-zone’s flash PMI composite of 45.9 represents the sharpest contraction since summer of 2009. |
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