Market Pulse - Usa
Industrial production grows more slowly than forecast in May as factory production dips
Industrial output in the US expanded more slowly than expected last month as levels of factory activity following three months of strong growth.
US open: Stocks higher despite ongoing fears regarding potential economic slowdown
Wall Street stocks were in the green early on Friday despite fears of a potential economic slowdown continuing to weigh on sentiment.
Fed is 'acutely' focused on returning inflation to 2.0 per cent, Powell says
Policymakers at the US central bank are "acutely" focused on maintaining price stability as well as financial stability, with the latter of key importance for meeting the Federal Reserve's mandate of achieving 2. 0% inflation and full employment, Jerome Powell said.
US pre-open: Futures in the green after heavy losses in previous session
Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Friday despite fears of a potential economic slowdown continuing to weigh on sentiment.
US close: Stocks firmly negative one day after Fed hike
Wall Street stocks tumbled all the way to the close bell on Thursday, after the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates by 75 basis points overnight.
Friday preview: Fed's Powell, BoJ in the spotlight
The market spotlight at the end of the week will be on US Federal Reserve chairman, Jerome Powell, who is due to speak at a conference on the international role of the dollar.
US open: Stocks sharply lower following Fed rate decision
Wall Street stocks were firmly in the red early on Thursday after the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates by 75 basis points overnight.
US housing starts fall sharply in May, further weakness seen ahead
Homebuilding activity in the US undershot economists' forecasts by a wide margin last month.
Philly Fed index dips unexpectedly in June
Manufacturing activity in the US mid-Atlantic region softened a tad in June as firms received fewer new orders, according to the results of a closely-followed survey.
US jobless claims little changed in latest week
The number of Americans filing for jobless claims for the first time was little changed last week.
US pre-open: Futures head south following Fed rate hike
Wall Street futures were firmly in the red ahead of the bell on Thursday after the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates by 75 basis points overnight.
US close: Stocks maintain gains as Fed adds 75bps to rates
Wall Street stocks snapped their five-day losing streak by the close on Wednesday, as the Federal Reserve made its biggest single interest rate hike in 28 years.
US pre-open: Stocks firmly in the green ahead of Fed rate decision
Wall Street stocks were firmly in the green early on Wednesday as eyes turned to the Federal Open Market Committee's all-important interest rate decision.
US retail sales slip in May
US retail sales fell unexpectedly last month on the back of a steep decline in auto sales and a drop in furniture sales.
'Empire State' index registers smaller-than-expected rebound in June
Manufacturing activity in the state of New York and part of New Jersey improved by a tad less than expected in June, the results of a closely-followed survey revealed.
US pre-open: Futures in the green ahead of FOMC decision
Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Wednesday as eyes turn to the Federal Open Market Committee's all-important interest rate decision.
US close: Stocks mixed following PPI reading
Wall Street stocks turned in a mixed performance on Tuesday following sharp losses in the two preceding sessions.
US open: Stocks trade higher following Monday's heavy losses
Wall Street trading got off to a positive start on Tuesday following sharp losses in the two preceding sessions.
US PPI increases 0.8% in May
Growth in the US producer price index increased as expected in May, according to figures released on Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
US pre-open: Futures in the green following CPI-fuelled sell-off
Wall Street futures were in the green ahead of the bell on Tuesday following sharp losses in the two preceding sessions.