FXI ▲ +0.8% - iShares China Large-Cap ETF $FXI China's factory activity seen contracting again in August - Reuters # FXI Gains Despite Weak Manufacturing Data FXI rose 0.8% today even as a Reuters report indicated China's factory activity is expected to contract again in August. The apparent disconnect suggests investors may be pricing in expectations that weak manufacturing data could prompt Chinese policymakers to announce economic stimulus measures, or traders could be positioning ahead of the official August PMI release. The modest gain underscores mixed sentiment around Chinese economic fundamentals and potential government intervention. 28-AUG-2026 07:56 AM ET