US ISM Manufacturing PMI rises to 55.5 in October, beating expectations as price pressures ease. The figure surpassed the 54.5 consensus and September's 54.5 reading. New Orders increased to 55.5 from 55.3, while Employment registered 52.4, above the 52.0 expectation but down from 52.7. Prices Paid eased to 75.2, lower than the 77.5 consensus and 77.9 previously.