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US consumer confidence little changed in September, University of Michigan says
Confidence among U. S. consumers was little changed in September, final results from a closely followed survey showed.
US personal spending rises in August, core PCE prices undershoot slightly
American consumers continued spending at a steady clip last month with price pressures continuing to ebb alongside.
Euro area CPI eases sharply in September
The cost of living in the single currency bloc eased sharply in September.
US jobless claims little changed during latest week
Jobless insurance claims numbers in the U. S. were little changed during the past week, possibly reflecting companies' continued efforts to retain workers.
US durable goods orders rise slightly in September
Orders for durable goods rose slightly last month, alongside a sharp rise in those for so-called core capital goods, which are considered a good lead indicator for business investment.
US consumer confidence falls for a second straight month in September
Americans' short-term confidence fell back for a second consecutive month in September amid the recent increase in petrol prices and weakness in the stock market.
US economic activity little changed in August, PMIs show
The pace of economic activity in the U. S. was little changed last month, the results of two surveys showed.
UK consumer confidence continues to build
UK consumer confidence pushed higher in September, a long-running survey showed on Friday.
US existing home sales dip in August
Home selling activity in the U. S. slowed a bit further last month.
Economists dismiss September drop in Philly Fed factory index
Factory sector activity in the U. S. mid-Atlantic region shrank unexpectedly, the results of a closely followed survey showed.
Weekly US jobless claims drop sharply and unexpectedly
Companies in the U. S. continued to hold on to their workers more than expected and contrary to evidence from some other indicators.
Fed stays put on rates, leaves door open to a further hike
The Federal Reserve stood pat on interest rates, even as it left the door open to a further interest rate hike before the year was out.
US housing starts drop by more than expected in August
Homebuilding activity in the States fell sharply last month, although a key lead indicator pointed to somewhat more buoyant conditions in coming months.
US industrial production rises more quickly than expected
Industrial production in the U. S. grew more quickly than expected last month, driven by increased demand for business equipment.
US import prices edge past forecasts in August
The cost of imported goods in the U. S. rose roughly as expected last month, despite dearer prices for fuel.
Weekly US jobless claims little changed
The U. S. jobs market remained tight during the previous week.
U.S. retail sales grow more quickly than expected in August
Americans continued spending at a rapid clip last month.
US consumer prices rise slightly more quickly than expected in August
The cost of living in the U. S. rose a tad more quickly than anticipated last month, driven higher by the cost of petrol and for auto insurance.
US services sector activity slows further in August, S&P says
Services sector activity in the US slowed a tad more than anticipated during the previous month, the results of a survey showed.