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Manufacturing PMI
The Institute for Supply Management manufacturing index rose to 55.5 in October, above the 54.5 forecast and the prior month reading.
Part of a series: US manufacturing and services data show mixed signals
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Treasury Auctions
The U.S. Treasury sold $177 billion in three- and six-month bills with yields dropping from prior auctions. Demand improved for six-month bills but weakened for three-month issues.
Economic Data
US construction spending dropped 1.9 percent in the latest month, missing the 0.3 percent gain analysts had forecast. The ISM manufacturing prices paid index also came in below expectations at 75.2.
PMI
The final S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI came in at 54.9 for the period, below the forecast of 56 and down from the previous reading of 56.0.
Fed
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh made remarks that are raising concerns about a more aggressive rate-hiking cycle, according to market observers.
China Economy
The Caixin China purchasing managers index came in at 52.0, above expectations. The official National Bureau of Statistics manufacturing index fell to 49.3.
HotSouth Korea Exports
South Korea October shipments climbed 93.7 percent year over year to $115.28 billion, fueled by AI server and semiconductor orders. The data bolsters expectations for a Bank of Korea rate increase on November 26.
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