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European S&P Global Composite PMI Final (Oct) 51.7 vs. Exp. 51.9 (Prev. 53.1)

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  • "Further upward price pressures were reported in October, largely linked to higher energy prices, which are squeezing customers’ budgets and discouraging spending. At the same time, political uncertainty is acting as a secondary drag on spending and investment."
  • "While the markets have been pricing in a near certainty of a further rate hike from the ECB in December, any further slowing of the growth trajectory may sow some doubts as to the need for more tightening as we head into 2027."

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