The closely watched CIPS/Markit purchasing managers' index (PMI) survey posted a reading of 51.5 last month – where 50 separates growth from contraction. This is down from a revised reading of 51.6 in… http://www.shropshirestar.com/shropshire-business/city-news/2015/10/01/manufacturing-jobs-fall-after-lacklustre-september/