In Germany manufacturing improves in October

(ANSA) - BELGRADE, NOV 4 - The performance of German manufacturing improved, with the HCOB Manufacturing PMI index rising to 43 points in the second reading in October, up from 40.6 points in September, when the lowest level in the previous 12 months was recorded. However, the data goes far beyond "under the neutral value of 50 points and still reports a contraction taking place in the sector," according to a note. (ANSA).