ODDS OF A SOFT LANDING FOR THE U.S. ECONOMY ARE RISING AS MANUFACTURING STABILIZES IN SEPTEMBER, BUT RECESSION ALARM BELLS RING FOR EUROPE: GEP GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN VOLATILITY INDEX

The downturn in global demand for commodities and raw materials is stabilizing, but we’re yet to see any signs of improvement Europe is by far the globe’s biggest weak spot, as plummeting demand in major economies such as Germany and France raises recession risks By contrast, excess…