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Middle East
Oil Holds Near $93 as Tanker Attacks in the Strait of Hormuz Continue
Brent crude rebounded on Wednesday as fresh strikes on tankers in and around the Strait of Hormuz offset a surge in OPEC+ output. For oil-importing Asia, the conflict is already showing up in fuel bills and inflation.
Manufacturing
India's Factory Growth Eases in October, but Export Orders Hit a Six-Month High
The HSBC India Manufacturing PMI slipped to 54.7 from 55.1, as domestic demand cooled. Strong overseas orders and the gentlest price rises in nearly four years softened the picture.
Exports
Sri Lanka's Exports Rise 5% to $13.6 Billion, but Apparel and Tea Lose Ground
Electronics, spices and rubber are carrying Sri Lanka's export growth this year, while the two traditional pillars — garments and tea — are slipping, with tea sales to the Middle East hit hard by the conflict in the region.
