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1681 German manufacturers turn increasingly bullish amid sustained upturn in business conditionsThe latest PMI® survey data showed sustained strong growth in both production levels and new orders across the German manufacturing sector in September. Goods producers were increasingly optimistic about the upturn continuing in the coming year, with expectations recovering to th 2026.10.01 1682 Euro area manufacturing expansion gathers pace in SeptemberThe euro area manufacturing sector expansion gathered pace at the end of the third quarter, according to the latest S&P Global PMI® surveys, as production and new orders rose at their sharpest rates since early-2022. Purchasing activity and employment both continued to rebound, w 2026.10.01 1683 Italy: Employment and unemployment (provisional data) - August 2026In August 2026, the number of employed remained stable, while the number of unemployed people grew and the number of inactive people decreased. On a monthly basis, the stability of employment, also observed for men and women, was the result of a growth among those aged 50 and over, and a decline among those aged 25-34 and 35-49, while employment for 15-24 ... 2026.10.01 1684 Growth rate of UK manufacturing output eases slightly in SeptemberSeptember saw the UK manufacturing upturn continue, as levels of output, new orders and employment all rose. The outlook for industry also remained generally positive, with almost half of manufacturers expecting production to increase over the coming 12 months. The seasonally adj 2026.10.01 1685 Japan PM vows to underpin yen by boosting economic competitivenessJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the administration's efforts to boost the country's economic competitiveness will help ensure market confidence in the yen, according to a recorded interview aired by Nippon Television on Thursday. She also said she told US President Do 2026.10.01 1686 Euro area unemployment at 6.4%In August 2026, the euro area seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 6.4%, stable compared with July 2026 and up from 6.3% in August 2025. The EU unemployment rate was 6.1% in August 2026, also stable compared with July 2026 and up from 6.0% in August 2025. These figures are p 2026.10.01 1687 US Job Cuts Fall in September; Hiring Plans Up 3% Over 2025 On Weak Early Seasonal HiringU.S.-based employers announced 43,281 job cuts in September, down 18% from the 52,881 announced in August. It is down 20% from the 54,064 layoff plans announced in the same month last year and is the lowest total for the month since 2022, when 29,989 job cuts were recorded, accor 2026.10.01 1688 EUR/USD: Forecast as it Hits Key Support Ahead of US NFP ReportThe EUR/USD pair continued its downward trend, reaching its lowest level since May last year after the US published mixed macro data. It dropped to 1.1325 on Thursday morning, down 3.18% from its highest point in August, with focus shifting to the upcoming nonfarm payrolls report 2026.10.01 1689 Trump Administration Has Been Taking Steps To Turn China's Dependence On US Aviation Suppliers Into Leverage For Trade Negotiations RTRS Cites SourceTrump Administration Has Been Taking Steps To Turn China's Dependence On US Aviation Suppliers Into Leverage For Trade Negotiations RTRS Cites Sources 2026.10.01 1690 OMFIF Achievement Award for François Villeroy de Galhau and fireside chat with Joachim NagelOMFIF is pleased to honour François Villeroy de Galhau, former governor of Banque de France, with the OMFIF Achievement Award in recognition of his distinguished contribution to central banking, European monetary co-operation and international economic policy. Following the award presentation, François Villeroy de Galhau delivers a lecture, offering ... 2026.10.01 1691 Bundesbank president nagel: We have to do more to foster domestic demand, particularly through domestic investmentBUNDESBANK PRESIDENT JOACHIM NAGEL TO OMFIF EVENT: WE HAVE TO DO MORE TO FOSTER DOMESTIC DEMAND, PARTICULARLY THROUGH DOMESTIC INVESTMENT #joachimnagel #bundesbank #ecb #europeancentralbank #ecb #eurozone 2026.10.01 1692 Trump Says 'Pretty Bad' They Keep Raising Interest RatesTrump Says 'pretty Bad' They Keep Raising Interest Rates 2026.10.01