According to a report by state news wire MTI, the PMI rose back over the 50-point threshold, signalling an expansion in the manufacturing sector.

Among the PMI sub-indices, the new orders index rose 5.2 pp and was over the 50-point mark.

The production volume index increased 1.8 pp and indicated an expansion.

The employment index edged down 0.7 pp and was under the 50 threshold.

The delivery times index rose 5.1pp and was below the 50-point mark.

The gauge of purchased inventories rose 3.5 pp and indicated expansion.