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UK ILO unemployment rate unexpectedly dropped in August
In the UK, the ILO unemployment rate unexpectedly fell to 4.20% in the three months to August, compared to 4.30% in the prior month.
UK S&P Global/CIPS manufacturing PMI rose more than expected in October
In the UK, the S&P Global/CIPS manufacturing PMI advanced to 45.20 in October, compared to a level of 44.30 in the previous month. Markets were expecting the PMI to rise to 44.70.
UK S&P Global/CIPS services PMI unexpectedly dropped in October
In the UK, the S&P Global/CIPS services PMI unexpectedly fell to 49.20 in October, compared to a level of 49.30 in the previous month.
Euro-zone HCOB manufacturing PMI unexpectedly fell in October
In the Euro-zone, the HCOB manufacturing PMI unexpectedly dropped to 43.00 in October, compared to a level of 43.40 in the previous month.
US S&P Global manufacturing PMI unexpectedly rose in October
In the US, the S&P Global manufacturing PMI unexpectedly advanced to 50.00 in October, compared to a level of 49.80 in the prior month.
US S&P Global services PMI unexpectedly advanced in October
In the US, the S&P Global services PMI unexpectedly rose to 50.90 in October, compared to a level of 50.10 in the previous month.
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