International Economic
Empire State manufacturing improves in July
Manufacturing activity in the New York jurisdiction improved more than expected in July, according to a survey released on Thursday.
Philly Fed manufacturing index drops more than expected in July
Manufacturing conditions in the Philadelphia region deteriorated more than expected in July, according to a survey released on Thursday.
Semiconductor shortage kneecaps US manufacturing in June
Industrial output in the US grew more slowly than anticipated in June as a shortage of semiconductors kneecapped auto manufacturing.
US import prices rise as expected in June
The price of goods purchased overseas rose roughly as expected last month despite a large increase in energy costs.
US initial jobless claims hit new pandemic-era low of 360,000
First-time unemployment claims dropped to a new Covid-19 pandemic-era low of 360,000 in the week ended 19 June, a marked decrease when compared to the previous week's upwardly revised total of 386,000.
China GDP growth holds up better than expected in June
Economic growth in the People's Republic of China held up better than expected in June, although economists pointed to certain inconsistencies in the data.