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Private sector activity hits four month high in October

India's private sector activity experienced significant growth in October, reaching a four-month high as new orders increased. The HSBC Flash India Composite Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 56.7, signaling expansion. Manufacturing output and new orders remained stable, while services activity saw notable improvement. Employment increased slightly, although firms showed caution in hiring due to…

The S&P Global Composite Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for the United States decreased in October, marking a 53-month high in manufacturing activity, according to preliminary data released by S&P Global on Friday. The manufacturing PMI reached 56, while the services PMI remained steady at 57.9, mirroring market expectations. The composite PMI eased to 57.6, down from 58.4 in the previous month.

S&P Global's Chief Business Economist, Chris Williamson, stated that October's flash PMI data suggest the US economy is booming at the start of the fourth quarter, with GDP growth projected at a 5% annualized rate after a 4% expansion in the third quarter. The US Dollar remained slightly supported following the release of the S&P Global PMI data, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) up 0.09% at 101.70.

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