S&P 500 — US Large Cap Index
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IPC Index — Mexico MarketThe RatingDog China General Manufacturing PMI fell to 50.8 in March 2026 from 52.1 in February, signaling a slowdown in factory expansion and below the expected 51.6. Output and new orders continued to rise, though at a slower pace, with production expanding for the fourth consecutive month. Backlogs increased as demand outpaced production, while employment rose for the third month, marking the longest stretch of job creation since mid-2021.
Buying activity continued to expand, lifting input stocks slightly, though finished goods inventories contracted marginally. Supplier delivery times lengthened to the greatest extent since December 2022. Input price inflation surged to its highest since March 2022, while output price inflation hit a four-year peak, driven by rising energy costs amid Middle East tensions. Despite these pressures, manufacturers remained optimistic for production over the next 12 months, supported by stronger demand, capacity investment, and government policies.
