US service sector PMI surges in October
Previously, Markit’s reading of manufacturing PMI had increased to a reading of 53.2 in October.
The recent upturn in business activity was attributed to strong domestic economic conditions and increased spending by customers.
Markit chief economist, Chris Williamson commented that increasing new orders in October reported by the surveys could signal the biggest increase on a monthly basis in nearly one year in business activity.
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