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The latest S&P Global Kuwait Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) reading climbed to 53.6 in August from 50.8 in July. Output and new orders expanded at their fastest rates since February. Export orders returned to growth as businesses secured more demand from customers in neighbouring countries. This data is important asContinue Reading

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