Shanghai's Composite index rose, Tokyo's Nikkei 225 fell, as China's official manufacturing PMI reached 50.8 in March.
Asian markets showed mixed performance on Monday, with Shanghai gaining 1% after surveys indicated improvements in China's manufacturing conditions. Shanghai's Composite index rose to 3,072.29, while Tokyo's Nikkei 225 fell by over 1.2%. China's official manufacturing PMI, or purchasing managers index, was at 50.8 in March, its strongest reading since March 2021.
March 31, 2024
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