The HSBC Purchasing Managers' Index, compiled by S&P Global, fell to 53.5 in July from 54.2 in June and 59.1 a year earlier. A reading above 50 indicates expansion, while one below signals contraction. The latest reading was also below the series' long-run average of 54.2. The pace of growth in new orders was the second slowest in more than four years. Survey respondents said advertising efforts and resilient demand continued to support sales, although increasingly challenging market conditions and weaker client interest in key products weighed on overall expansion.

China's manufacturing PMI fell to 49.2 in July, its first contraction in five months, as export orders weakened and stimulus signals stayed

China's manufacturing sector expanded at its slowest pace in four months during July. Output and new orders rose more slowly, while export orders returned to growth. Firms added…

India's manufacturing growth slowed to a near five-year low in July as weak demand weighed on new orders, while hiring growth softened for a third month. Easing input cost…

India's PMI Manufacturing index falls to a near 5-year low in July, signaling weakened job creation and mixed sector growth.

A rise in new business and export orders helped maintain growing demand and strong production over the month.