Daily Roundup of Key US Economic Data for Oct. 30

02:18 PM EDT, 10/30/2026 (MT Newswires) -- The employment cost index rose by 0.8% in Q3 after a 0.9% gain in the previous quarter, reflecting slower growth in both wages and salaries and benefits. The Chicago PMI fell to 55.3 in October from 58.8 in September, the last regional manufacturing reading for the month and in line with most reports that indicated expansion in the sector. The ISM's national index is due to be released on Nov. 2.