The better than expected 0.3% m/m increase in manufacturing sales in September was overshadowed by the disappointing drop in sales volumes, hinting that the economy ended the third quarter on a weak footing. Nevertheless, the stronger showing in the two months before still indicates third-quarter GDP growth grew by 3.5% annualised.
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