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flag Australia's private sector grew in October, but manufacturing shrank as inflation eased, boosting rate cut hopes.

flag Australia’s composite PMI rose to 52.6 in October, signaling continued private sector expansion, though manufacturing contracted for the first time since early 2024, falling to 49.7 amid weak new orders and job cuts. flag Services activity expanded at a solid pace, rising to 53.1, while inflation pressures eased to a five-year low, supporting expectations of further interest rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of Australia. flag Global markets remained cautious ahead of key U.S. inflation data and trade talks, with the U.S. dollar strengthening and risk appetite weakening.

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