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The key points from today’s economic news, brought to you by Guardian Stockbrokers.
UK S&P Global/CIPS manufacturing PMI fell less than expected in August
In the UK, the S&P Global/CIPS manufacturing PMI dropped to 43.00 in August, compared to a level of 45.30 in the prior month. Markets were expecting the PMI to drop to 42.50.
Euro-zone HCOB manufacturing PMI rose less than anticipated in August
In the Euro-zone, the HCOB manufacturing PMI advanced to 43.50 in August, compared to a level of 42.70 in the previous month. Market anticipations were for the PMI to rise to 43.70.
German HCOB manufacturing PMI advanced as expected in August
In Germany, the HCOB manufacturing PMI rose to 39.10 in August, at par with market expectations and compared to a level of 38.80 in the previous month.
US nonfarm payrolls climbed more than anticipated in August
In the US, nonfarm payrolls rose by 187.00K in August, compared to a revised level of 157.00K jobs in the previous month. Markets were expecting the payrolls to rise by 170.00K.
US unemployment rate unexpectedly rose in August
In the US, the unemployment rate unexpectedly advanced to 3.80% in August, compared to 3.50% in the previous month. Markets were expecting the unemployment rate to remain steady at 3.50%.
US ISM manufacturing PMI advanced more than expected in August
In the US, the ISM manufacturing PMI rose to 47.60 in August, compared to a level of 46.40 in the previous month. Markets were expecting the PMI to rise to 47.00.
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