UK flash services PMI hits 53.1 in October, surpassing expected 51.8
UK flash services PMI came in at 53.1 in October, above the 51.8 estimate.
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China imports miss forecasts in August trade data
China's August imports grew 28.2% y/y, missing the 30% forecast, while exports and trade surplus met expectations.
08/09/2026 02:513 min read
China August:
- Trade surplus reached $+119.09 billion in August, compared with the Reuters poll estimate of +$119.05 billion and the prior month's +112.5 billion.
- Dollar-denominated exports rose 25% year-on-year, matching the Reuters poll of 25.0% and accelerating from 23.9% in the previous month.
- Dollar-denominated imports climbed 28.2% year-on-year, below the Reuters poll of 30.0% and up from 27.5% in the prior period.
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