China’s Industrial Profits Accelerate Despite Subdued Business Activity
Industrial profits rose 17.6% so far in 2026, nearly three times faster than revenue, while PMI readings remained below 50
Asia’s Manufacturing Momentum Is Shifting in 2026
India leads despite slowing in 2026; Thailand is gaining momentum; China is stabilising and Indonesia is slipping back into contraction
China’s PMI Indicators Point to Uneven Momentum and Rising Cost Pressures in 2026
Manufacturing activity remained close to expansion in early 2026, while weaker export orders and raw material prices pressure the economy