2026-01-02 00:31:02

South Korea's manufacturing sector just showed signs of recovery—the PMI climbed to 50.1 from 49.4 in the prior reading. That 0.7-point jump might seem modest, but crossing the 50 threshold signals expansion rather than contraction. For traders watching global economic health, this uptick in the world's 10th largest economy is worth tracking as it could influence risk appetite across markets.

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BlockchainArchaeologist

· 5h ago

Korea's manufacturing sector has broken 50, with a slight rebound but not considered strong. Let's see if it can continue in the future.

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HypotheticalLiquidator

· 5h ago

50.1, just broke the line... This 0.7 point increase looks comfortable, but the risk threshold is here. Can a single data rebound mean anything? If it drops back below 49 in the next round, it's game over. Will the domino effect of liquidations be far behind?

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OnchainGossiper

· 5h ago

Korean manufacturing industry only saw a 0.7 point increase? It looks like a rebound, but I'm still a bit confused...

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PumpDoctrine

· 5h ago

This wave of rebound in South Korea's manufacturing industry is finally looking promising, although it only increased by 0.7, so we still need to keep an eye on it.

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