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US consumer sentiment little changed in August, University of Michigan says
Consumer confidence in the States was virtually unchanged in August, as Americans continued to try and anticipate the winner of the next presidential elections.
'The time has come', Fed's Powell says
"The time has come for policy to adjust" the head of America's central bank said, an unmistakable signal that interest rates were set to start being reduced.
Citi says risk/reward in US dollar longs 'attractive'
Analysts sounded a positive note on the outlook for the US dollar, pointing out a mix of potential catalysts that might provide support.
Olympics deliver unexpected boost to euro area PMIs in August
Economic activity in the euro area picked up unexpectedly last month, mainly due to the boost from the Olympics, the results of a closely followed survey revealed.
Philly Fed factory index drops unexpectedly in August
Factory activity in the US mid-Atlantic region shrank unexpectedly in August, the results of a closely followed survey showed.
Weekly US jobless claims dip again
Unemployment claims in the US dipped unexpectedly during the previous week.
US CPI gains slow to 2.9% in July, core prices at 3.2%
The cost of living in the US rose in July at its slowest pace in over three years.
RBA keeps rates unchanged but says inflation 'too high'
Rate-setters Down Under kept policy unchanged but sounded a hawkish note on the outlook for rates.
US non-farm payrolls rise by 114,000 in July
Hiring in the US slowed abruptly last month, prompting talk in markets of 'policy mistakes' by the Fed and of a 'growth scare'.
Weekly US jobless claims rise by more than expected
Tightness in the US jobs market eased a bit further during the preceding week.
US Q2 non-farm productivity caps increase in unit labour costs
US labour productivity outpaced economists' forecasts during the second quarter, reducing unit costs.