A prefecture-level city in Guangxi, China
A 6.7 magnitude quake near Aniso in Ayacucho has caused damage to homes, schools and healthcare facilities. USGS data shows the quake on Thursday; Peru’s civil defence and local authorities report power outages and injuries, with authorities coordinating relief and emergency response.
August PMIs have shown UK services and manufacturing have expanded while construction has contracted sharply; Saudi business confidence has held above the 50 threshold and strengthened in industry and services; Chinas official manufacturing PMI has hovered just below 50, signaling weak but stabilising activity. Surveys point to resilient demand offset by housing weakness and higher energy costs.