ISM: 50.2 (exp.: 50; prev.: 50.9)
Employment subindes: 50 (prev.: 48,7)
New orders subindex: 49.2 (prev.: 47.1)
It seems that US economy is still at good shape, especially that US Labour market looks strong. Moreover JOLTS job opening increased for September to 10.7m from 10.28m.
💵EURUSD tests 1.17 due to Bessent
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