The Central Bank of Malta published updated readings of its Business Conditions Index and Economic Policy Uncertainty Index, indicating that business activity growth strengthened in September and remained above its historical average while policy uncertainty eased slightly but stayed elevated. The Business Conditions Index showed annual growth in business activity increased compared with the previous month and stood above its historical average. The Economic Policy Uncertainty Index, which synthesises information from Maltese news portals, declined marginally from the prior month but remained above its historical average.