Asian shares firmer after positive China data
Survey shows factory activity in China expanded at its fastest pace in more than two years in October
01 November 2019 - 07:51
Shanghai — Asian shares reversed early losses on Friday as an unexpected bounce in Chinese manufacturing activity offset some negativity cast by a Bloomberg News report that raised doubts over whether the US and China can reach a long-term trade deal.
Factory activity in China expanded at its fastest pace in more than two years in October as export orders and production rose, a private business survey showed on Friday...
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