HSBC China manufacturing 'flash' PMI at 50.3 vs. 51.7
(MarketWatch) -- A preliminary reading of China's manufacturing sector showed activity slowing to a three-month low this month, according to data out Thursday from HSBC and Markit. The "flash" version of HSBC's August manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index fell to a weaker-than-expected 50.3 from July's final print of 51.7
