(Financial Times) -- The Chinese economy paused for breath at the start of 2013 according to a survey that showed a dip in growth in its manufacturing sector last month.
The official purchasing managers' index, a gauge of the industrial sector, edged down to 50.4 in January from 50.6 in December. In remaining above the midpoint of 50 for the fourth consecutive month, the reading still signalled an expansion in activity but at a slightly reduced pace.
The official purchasing managers' index, a gauge of the industrial sector, edged down to 50.4 in January from 50.6 in December. In remaining above the midpoint of 50 for the fourth consecutive month, the reading still signalled an expansion in activity but at a slightly reduced pace.