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US consumer confidence edges higher in November, University of Michigan says
Consumer confidence in the States hit a six-month high heading into the elections in November, the results of a closely followed survey revealed.
Fed cuts by 25bp, as expected, shies away from fresh forward guidance
Rate-setters in the US decided on Thursday to ease monetary policy by 25 more basis points, as expected.
US services sector activity picks up further in October, ISM says
Services sector activity in the US continued to expand at a brisk clip last month, the results of a closely followed survey revealed.
Elections 'loom large' over US consumers in October
Consumer sentiment in the US was little changed in October while inflation expectations drifted a tad lower, the results of a closely-followed survey revealed.
US durable goods orders drop in September due to drag from civilian aircraft
Orders for goods made to last three years or more fell as expected last month, due to the drag from a sharp drop in those for aircraft.
US import price index undershoots forecasts in September
The cost in the US of goods purchased overseas undershot economists' forecasts last month as the fuel prices plummeted.
Federal Reserve cuts rates by 'timely' 50bp, Bowman dissents
The US central bank surprised markets with a half percentage point interest rate cut.
Ex-NY Fed chief Dudley says he'd go for 50bp cut on 18 September
A former top US central bank official said the size of the Federal Reserve's first interest rate cut in the current cycle was still up in the air.
Kroger shares pop on Q2 earnings beat, updated guidance
Kroger shares were popping on Thursday, as investors digested the grocer’s updated guidance following a mixed second-quarter performance.
US producer prices rise a tad more quickly than expected, core ahead of forecasts
Wholesale prices in the US increased a tad more slowly than anticipated last month, but a bit more quickly than expected at the core level.
US inflation undershoots forecasts in August, core CPI picks up
The rate of increase in the cost of living in the US slowed sharply last month, as food inflation slowed and energy prices fell.
US non-farm payrolls grow by 142,000 in August, miss forecasts
Job growth in the US picked up only a little in August.
US ISM services sector PMI holds up in August
A survey of the US services sector showed that activity held up in August, but companies' responses appeared to be decidedly mixed.
US layoff announcements surge in August, hiring plans at record low
There was a surge in layoff announcements at US companies last month, while hiring plans were at their lowest ebb ever recorded, the results of a survey revealed.
ISM factory PMI edges up by less than expected in August
Factory sector activity in the States shrank at a slightly lower pace in August, the results of a closely followed survey showed.
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.