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3 Numbers: Mixed signals for UK manufacturing, US jobs, US ISM Index
The fourth quarter kicks off with another busy day for economic news, including a fresh look at manufacturing in Britain via Markit’s Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI). Later, a pair of US numbers will draw attention ahead of Friday’s payrolls release. First up is the ADP Employment Report, followed by the monthly update of the ISM Manufacturing Index. UK: Manufacturing PMI (08:30 GMT) The rear-view mirror reflects a slightly stronger macro profile for Britain after yesterday’s revised gross domestic product data. The economy grew a little faster than previously reported in this year’s second quarter, ... (full story)