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The key points from today’s economic news, brought to you by Guardian Stockbrokers.
UK retail sales rose less than anticipated in August
In the UK, retail sales advanced 0.40% on a MoM basis in August, compared to a revised fall of 1.10% in the previous month. Markets were expecting retail sales to rise 0.50%.
UK S&P Global/CIPS manufacturing PMI unexpectedly advanced in September
In the UK, the S&P Global/CIPS manufacturing PMI unexpectedly rose to 44.20 in September, compared to a level of 43.00 in the prior month. Market anticipations were for the PMI to remain steady at 43.00.
Euro-zone HCOB manufacturing PMI unexpectedly fell in September
In the Euro-zone, the HCOB manufacturing PMI unexpectedly eased to 43.40 in September, compared to a level of 43.50 in the previous month.
German manufacturing PMI climbed in September
In Germany, the manufacturing PMI advanced more-than-expected to 39.80 in September, compared to a level of 39.10 in the previous month. Market expectations were for the PMI to rise to 39.50
US S&P Global manufacturing PMI climbed more than expected in September
In the US, the S&P Global manufacturing PMI rose to 48.90 in September, compared to a level of 47.90 in the previous month. Markets were expecting the PMI to fall to 48.00.
US S&P Global services PMI unexpectedly fell in September
In the US, the S&P Global services PMI unexpectedly declined to 50.20 in September, compared to a level of 50.50 in the prior month.
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