UK preliminary September manufacturing PMI 51.7, consensus 51.5; August 51.7.

A China-Arab audiovisual industry cooperation promotion conference was held on the 22nd in Hammamet, Tunisia. Nearly 100 Chinese audiovisual works were showcased, covering TV dramas, documentaries, animation and short-form series. Chinese participants said they were willing to deepen cooperation with Arab partners on documentary co-productions; Arabic-language creation of micro-dramas and short videos; AI-enabled dubbing and content production; ultra-high-definition and 5G transmission applications; audiovisual rights promotion; industry forums; and exchanges for young creators.

US Richmond Fed manufacturing index for September -2, versus expected 2; prior 4.