Market Pulse - Currencies
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.
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.
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.
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 wholesale prices jump by more than expected in August
Wholesale prices in the U. S. increased more quickly than anticipated in August, pushed higher by energy prices.
Weekly US jobless claims little changed
The U. S. jobs market remained tight during the previous week.