Markets also continued to absorb the unexpected decline of the U.S. Purchasing Managers' Index data for the manufacturing sector, which measures factory activity. During September, it slowed to the lowest level since May 2020, suggesting a drop in demand for factory-produced goods.
That comes as the Federal Reserve maintains a hawkish tone about interest rates hikes, with speakers from the central bank emphasizing that lowering persistent inflation is a top priority for them. Various Fed speakers are due to make remarks on Tuesday, which traders will pay close attention to in light of growing fears of a recession brought on by rate hikes being implemented too quickly.
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