France HCOB Manufacturing PMI in line with expectations (48.3) in October

Oct 24, 2025

France HCOB Services PMI registered at 47.1, below expectations (48.4) in October

GBP/JPY extends gains, nearing 204.00 after upbeat UK Retail Sales

The British Pound has accelerated its uptrend on Friday, reaching fresh two-week highs in the area of 203.90, buoyed by an unexpected increase of September’s UK Retail Sales figures, and is on track to close the week with a o0.8% advance, its best weekly performance since July.