Manufacturing activity accelerated again around the globe in October, according to the latest purchasing managers indexes from various private companies.
Details: In the U.S., the Institute for Supply Management's latest survey of manufacturing showed new orders jumping to their highest in nearly 17 years.
- Caixin's survey found Chinese factory activity expanded the fastest in a decade.
- IHS Markit's report showed eurozone manufacturing produced a higher reading last month than either the U.S. or China.