France September flash services PMI 51.4, vs consensus 48.3 and prior 48.0.

Poland’s operational command said a Russian Mi-8 military helicopter from the Kaliningrad exclave briefly violated NATO-member Poland’s airspace on Wednesday, remaining inside for 42 seconds and penetrating about 300 metres (328 yards). Fighters were scrambled and ground forces put on alert; the statement said the incident indicates Russia was testing Poland’s air-defence readiness. Poland said it remains highly vigilant to any airspace incursions related to Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Goldman Sachs cut its global smartphone shipment forecast to 1.1 bln units in 2026 and 1.2 bln in both 2027 and 2028. Despite weaker volumes, higher selling prices and a shift to premium models should lift market value to $624 bln in 2026 and $674 bln in 2028. Goldman remains positive on foldable phones, forecasting about 77 mln units by 2028.