Government|Policy — CHINA'S POLITBURO TO MEET AMID SLOWING GROWTH; STIMULUS MEASURES EYED

China's top leadership is expected to convene for its July Politburo meeting this week to set economic policy for the second half of the year. The meeting is being closely watched for signs of new stimulus after economic growth cooled to 4.3% in the second quarter. Economists forecast the official manufacturing PMI for July may dip to 50.2 from 50.3, indicating only marginal expansion.