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Pakistan’s annual inflation rate slowed to 9.6% in October 2026, down from 10.3% in September, marking the third consecutive month of easing price growth. However, inflation remained well above...

France’s 10-year OAT yield declined to 4.9%, mirroring renewed weakness in oil prices despite ongoing concerns over the country’s fiscal trajectory. Crude prices fell after reports indicated that US President...

Germany’s 10-year Bund yield slipped to 3.3%, its lowest level since late August, as a renewed drop in oil prices bolstered bond markets despite lingering concerns over Europe’s fiscal outlook...

The S&P Global UK Manufacturing PMI rose to 52.8 in October 2026 from 51.9 in September, in line with forecasts and marking its highest level since May. Output increased...

Kazakhstan’s annual inflation rate eased to 9.2% in October 2026 from 9.3% in September, reaching its lowest level since January 2025. The slowdown was mainly driven by weaker price growth...

South Africa’s seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose for a second consecutive month, reaching 49.6 in October 2026 from a revised 48.7 in September. Although manufacturing activity continued...

The United Kingdom’s manufacturing sector showed stronger expansion in October, with the S&P Global Manufacturing PMI edging up to 52.8 from 51.9 previously. Both the prior and current readings relate...

The Stanbic IBTC Bank Nigeria PMI eased to 55.7 in October 2026 from 56.4 in September, signalling a further—though slightly slower—improvement in private-sector business conditions and marking a ninth consecutive...

Switzerland’s procure.ch–UBS Manufacturing PMI rose to 56.7 in October 2026 from 55.3 in September, beating market expectations of 55.3. This was the eighth consecutive month of expansion, driven by stronger...

The S&P Global Eurozone Manufacturing PMI slipped to 52.7 in October 2026 from September’s four-year high of 52.9, but remained slightly above the preliminary reading of 52.4, indicating ongoing expansion...