The PMI remained over the 50-point threshold, signalling expansion in the manufacturing sector.

Among the PMI sub-indices, the new orders index rose 2.7pp and continued to show growth. The production volume index increased 1.1pp and showed expansion.

The employment index fell 2.6pp and was under the 50-point threshold.

The delivery times index declined 1.9pp and was below the 50-point mark. The gauge of purchased inventories inched up 0.5pp and showed an expansion.