India, Oct. 23 -- The euro advanced against its major counterparts in the European session on Friday, as Eurozone manufacturing PMI rose more than forecast in October and optimistic comments from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi revived the prospect of another stimulus package.
Flash survey data from IHS Markit showed that Eurozone manufacturing output growth accelerated in October at the fastest pace since February 2018.
The manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index rose to a 26-month high of 54.4 from 53.7 a month ago. The score was expected to fall to 53.1.
Pelosi said that negotiators were making progress in aid talks and a deal could be reached "pretty soon".
But White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow warned that "significant policy di...