New Delhi, Nov. 9 -- Growth in global goods exports slowed in October as rising energy, fuel and transportation costs put pressure on export demand, particularly in technology-focused economies in Asia, according to a report by S&P Global.

The report said global goods exports continued to expand at the beginning of the fourth quarter of 2026, extending the longest period of trade growth since 2021. However, the pace of growth in new export orders moderated compared to August and September amid intensifying inflationary pressures.

The seasonally adjusted Global Manufacturing PMI New Export Orders Index, sponsored by J.P. Morgan and compiled by S&P Global, declined to 50.9 in October from 51.6 in September. Although the index remained abo...