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UK manufacturing PMI fell more than expected in October
In the UK, the S&P Global/CIPS manufacturing PMI dropped to 45.80 in October, compared to a reading of 48.40 in the prior month. Markets were anticipating the manufacturing PMI to fall to 48.00.
German manufacturing PMI dropped more than anticipated in October
In Germany, the S&P Global/BME manufacturing PMI declined to 45.70 in October, compared to a reading of 47.80 in the prior month. Market expectations were for the manufacturing PMI to drop to 47.00.
Euro-zone manufacturing PMI declined more than expected in October
In the Euro-zone, the S&P Global manufacturing PMI eased to 46.60 in October, compared to a reading of 48.40 in the prior month. Market anticipation were for the manufacturing PMI to fall to 47.80.
US manufacturing PMI eased more than estimated in October
In the US, the S&P Global manufacturing PMI fell to 49.90 in October, compared to a reading of 52.00 in the prior month. Markets were expecting the manufacturing PMI to decline to 51.20.
US Chicago Fed National Activity index remained unchanged in September
In the US, the Chicago Fed National Activity index remained unchanged at 0.10 in September. Markets were expecting the index to fall to -0.04.
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