The latest manufacturing PMIs are consistent with a significant downturn in global industry. As higher interest rates take a further toll on demand, shortages should continue to alleviate, helping to ease price pressures. However, as the PMIs suggest, goods inflation will be more stubborn in Europe than in the US.
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