China factory activity rebounds in March as Iran war looms over growth - AP News
Corroborated by 6 sources from 6 publishers
TL;DR
Multiple sources report that china factory activity rebounds in March as Iran war looms over growth HONG KONG (AP) — China’s factory activity expanded in March, ending two months of contraction, the government said Tuesday, but analysts say prolonged impacts of the Iran war could weigh on growth.
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Investing.com News
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