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Service PMI dampens index

SHANGHAI stocks fell for the first time in five days yesterday after data showed China's non-manufacturing sector grew at a slower pace last month, signaling that economic recovery remains weak.

The Shanghai Composite Index shed 0.14 percent to 2,114.03 points, snapping a four-day winning streak.

The HSBC China Service Purchasing Managers Index, a gauge of service activity in the private and export-oriented sectors, fell in October to 53.5 from September's 54.3, HSBC Holdings Plc and Markit Economics said yesterday. The reading indicated the service sector was growing at a slower pace.

Gold stocks fell after gold futures for December delivery fell 2.4 percent to US$1,675.20 per ounce in New York, the metal's lowest level since late August. Zijin Mining Group, the nation's largest gold producer, shed 0.8 percent to 3.84 yuan (61 US cents).


 

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