Pace of UK economic growth expected to halve as service sector slows

The pace of Britain’s recovery is expected to almost halve by the end of the year after a survey showed the services sector expanded at the slowest pace in almost 18 months in October.

RPT-China's October official PMI edges down to 50.8

Nov 1 (Reuters) - China's factory sector grew in October but at a pace that was slightly slower than expected, underlining the challenges facing the sector as manufacturers fight rising costs and softening demand in a cooling economy.