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.
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.
The cost in the US of goods purchased overseas undershot economists' forecasts last month as the fuel prices plummeted.
The US central bank surprised markets with a half percentage point interest rate cut.
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 were popping on Thursday, as investors digested the grocer’s updated guidance following a mixed second-quarter performance.
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.
The rate of increase in the cost of living in the US slowed sharply last month, as food inflation slowed and energy prices fell.
Job growth in the US picked up only a little in August.
A survey of the US services sector showed that activity held up in August, but companies' responses appeared to be decidedly mixed.
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.
Factory sector activity in the States shrank at a slightly lower pace in August, the results of a closely followed survey showed.
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 for policy to adjust" the head of America's central bank said, an unmistakable signal that interest rates were set to start being reduced.
Analysts sounded a positive note on the outlook for the US dollar, pointing out a mix of potential catalysts that might provide support.
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.
Factory activity in the US mid-Atlantic region shrank unexpectedly in August, the results of a closely followed survey showed.
Unemployment claims in the US dipped unexpectedly during the previous week.
The cost of living in the US rose in July at its slowest pace in over three years.
Rate-setters Down Under kept policy unchanged but sounded a hawkish note on the outlook for rates.