US MANUFACTURING BEATS EXPECTATIONS AS PRICE PRESSURES EASE The ISM Manufacturing PMI rose to 55.5 in October, beating the 54.5 consensus and September's 54.5 reading. New Orders: 55.5 vs. 55.3 previously. Employment: 52.4 vs. 52.0 expected, down from 52.7. Prices Paid: 75.2 vs. 77.5 expected, down from 77.9.(彭博社)