World markets muted amid sluggish China growth?

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Pamela Sampson, Associated Press, Bangkok 

World stock markets failed to make headway Wednesday as investors weighed the easing of severe supply shortages in Japan against sluggish growth in Chinese manufacturing and the prospect of more weak US economic indicators.

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China Data Show Inflation Threat Easing?

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By AARON BACK

BEIJING—China's official Purchasing Managers Index fell to 52.9 in April from 53.4 in March, likely assuaging concerns somewhat that overheating and inflation pressures will require further tightening measures by Chinese policymakers.

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