RatingDog (ex-Caixin) China Services PMI August 2026 above 51.0 points (release September 4, 2026, confirmed by S&P Global/RatingDog press release or Bloomberg)
Hit
✦ AI-generated prediction
Published on 31. August 2026
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Predicted for 4. September 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
The RatingDog China Services PMI plunged to 50.4 in July 2026 — from 54.1 in June and far below the 53.7 consensus (weakest since September 2024). The Composite Index fell to 50.8. After such a sharp drop, a moderate mean-reversion in August is statistically likely; services exports continued to grow solidly in July. A return above 51.0 appears plausible at approximately 60% probability. A contraction below 50.0 seems unlikely as state stimulus measures are taking effect.
Data basis for this prediction
- RatingDog China Services PMI Juli 2026: 50,4 (Konsens 53,7; Vormonat 54,1) — Investing.com, TradingView, 5. August 2026
- China Composite PMI Juli 2026: 50,8 — schwächster Wert seit 12 Monaten (Investing.com, August 2026)
- S&P Global / RatingDog China Pressemitteilung, Serviceleistungen Juli 2026 (pmi.spglobal.com)
- RatingDog China Services PMI Veröffentlichungskalender: August-Daten erscheinen 4. September 2026
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Hit
[Vorzeitig entschieden] RatingDog China Services PMI August 2026: 51,4 – über 51,0. Veröffentlicht am 4. September 2026. Quelle: TradingEconomics / S&P Global.
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