Commodities
Commodities: Metals weak after official China manufacturing PMI, Nomura cautious
Commodity prices came under selling pressure at the middle of the week on the back of Chinese factory sector survey results that some economists described as "not pretty" and residual gains for the Greenback.
WTI futures drop following DoE inventory data
US oil inventories grew last week, as output bounced back after the passage of hurricane Michael, although product stockpiles fell sharply.
Chicago PMI drops to lowest level in six months in October
Economic activity in the Chicago area deteriorated a little more than expected in October, according to figures released on Wednesday.
US private sector adds more jobs than expected in October - ADP
Private sector employment in the US rose more than expected in October, according to data released by the ADP on Wednesday.
Eurozone core inflation perks up
Core consumer price inflation in the euro area unexpectedly picked up this month, according to data released on Wednesday.
China trims currency peg as economy slows
Beijing fixed its currency at a new 10-year low to the dollar as manufacturing activity in the People's Republic unexpectedly fell to its lowest level in over two years.