UK construction PMI September 46.1 vs. expected 44.8 and prior 44.3; remains below 50, indicating continued sector contraction.

Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio said expected returns for equities and bonds are now close, equity sensitivity to interest-rate moves is likely to rise, and investing is entering a new era driven by artificial intelligence.

China’s holiday travel is increasingly road-based with self-drive trips dominant, driving stronger demand for motorhomes as more consumers shift from renting to buying. Data: 2025 sales of self‑propelled motorhomes exceeded 20,000 units. H1 registrations this year topped 12,000 units, up 32.6% YoY, and NEV motorhome penetration rose to 18.4%. By end‑2025 there were over 3,100 motorhome campsites nationwide. Industry participants say holiday travel and supportive policies could lift 2026 full‑year motorhome sales to a new high.