China's factory activity unexpectedly contracts in July as export rush fades

CNBC reports that China's factory activity unexpectedly contracted in July, marking a sharp reversal from the export-driven growth the country enjoyed in the second quarter. The export surge that fueled that rebound has begun to fade, creating headwinds for manufacturing.

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