The Philippine stock market made a surprise surge on Wednesday, breaking into the 7,300-point territory as it responded to positive China manufacturing data.

Reports said the HSBC flash manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for China rose to 50.5 in September from the 50.2 recorded in August, beating expectations and staying above the all-important 50-point level, below which would indicate contraction rather than expansion.

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