A PMI over 50 signals expansion in the manufacturing sector.

Among the PMI sub-indices, the new orders index rose from the previous month and remained over 50.

The production volume index also rose and stayed over the 50-point mark, showing expansion for the eighth month in a row.

The employment index rose after showing stagnation in the previous month.

Delivery times were longer than in September.

The gauge of purchased inventories climbed for the sixth month in a row.