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The preliminary Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for services in Germany for October has been reported at 48, lower than the estimated 50 and the prior figure of 50.3.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 24, 2023 | 7:35 am

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Germany's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for October was reported at 40.7, higher than the estimated 40 and the previous month's 39.6. This indicates a slight improvement in the manufacturing sector, although it remains in contraction territory (below 50).

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 24, 2023 | 7:34 am

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A software engineer has found a workaround to bypass YouTube's stricter ad-blocking rules by using the Windows Phone user agent. This allows users to avoid the pop-up message that prompts them to disable their ad-blockers or pay for a premium subscription. Google, the parent company of YouTube, may rectify this in the future.

Portfolio Pulse from Rounak Jain

October 24, 2023 | 7:28 am

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The preliminary France Services Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for October is reported at 46.1, higher than the estimated 44.6 and the prior 44.4.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 24, 2023 | 7:17 am

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The preliminary Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for France in October is reported at 42.6, lower than the estimated 44.4 and the prior figure of 44.2.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 24, 2023 | 7:16 am

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Cybercriminals are exploiting the Israel-Hamas conflict by posing as charities and soliciting cryptocurrency donations on social platforms. These fraudulent accounts are not affiliated with any official charities and are suspected to be scams. They accept a wide range of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, and Litecoin. Authorities advise verifying the legitimacy of any organization seeking donations before contributing.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro

October 24, 2023 | 6:23 am

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Germany's GfK Consumer Climate for November was reported at -28.1, worse than the estimated -26.6 and the revised prior of -26.7. This indicates a decline in consumer confidence in Germany.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 24, 2023 | 6:06 am

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The U.K. employment change for August was -82K, better than the estimated -198K and the prior figure of -207K.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 24, 2023 | 6:05 am

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The U.K. claimant count change for September was significantly higher than estimated, coming in at 20.4K versus the 2.3K estimate. The prior figure was revised to -9.0K.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 24, 2023 | 6:05 am

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The Bank of Japan's Core Consumer Price Index (YoY) has risen to 3.4%, surpassing the estimated 3.3% and the prior 3.3%.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

October 24, 2023 | 5:07 am