France HCOB Composite PMI came in at 48.4, above expectations (0) in October

Oct 23, 2026

France HCOB Manufacturing PMI registered at 49.3, below expectations (50.6) in October

WTI Oil rises beyond $100 amid fresh concerns of supply disruptions

Oil rallies further on Friday, boosted by news of increasing incidents in vessels attempting to cross the key Strait of Hormuz this week, while the Iran-backed Houthis renewed their attacks on Saudi oilfields.