The Philadelphia Federal Reserve's manufacturing index fell to 12.0 in September after registering a reading of 16.8 in August. Any reading above zero indicates improving conditions. Economists polled by MarketWatch expected a reading of 10.0. The indexes for general activity and new orders fell, while the indexes for shipments and employment increased, the Philly Fed said. The survey's future general activity index moderated but continues to suggest growth over the next six months. Source: Marketwatch
U.S. manufacturing activity deteriorated in July to an almost three-year low, dragged down by slower production and shaky export markets that help explain the Federal Reserve's decision to reduce interest rates on Wednesday. The Institute for Supply Management's index eased to 51.2 last month from 51.7 in June, according to data released Thursday. Figures above 50 signify expansion, and the median estimate in a Bloomberg survey of economists was for a July reading of 52. Measures of output, factory employment and input prices all declined during the month. Source :...
China July Caixin manufacturing PMI was released at with expectations for a near steady reading of 49.5 following yesterday's 49.7 in the official survey. The data arrived as follows: 49.9 vs that 49.5 - which is another positive for the Aussie ahead of next week's RBA. About The Caixin China Manufacturing PMI The Caixin China Manufacturing PMI, released by Markit Economics, is based on data compiled from monthly replies to questionnaires sent to purchasing executives in over 400 private manufacturing sector companies. Source: FXStreet
Hiring at companies accelerated in July for a second month, according to a private report, underscoring a sturdy job market thats helping drive the longest expansion in U.S. history. Private payrolls increased by 156,000 after a revised 112,000 gain in June, according to ADP Research Institute data released Wednesday. The July advance was slightly better than estimates in a Bloomberg survey of economists that had called for a 150,000 rise. The report precedes the Labor Departments employment report on Friday, which is expected to show payrolls increased by about 165,000 in July,...
July Chinese manufacturing PMI was anticipated to edge up to 49.6 but to remain below 50 for the 3rd month while the non-manufacturing PMI likely declined from 54.5. The data has arrived mostly in line with expectations but is key for the AUD/USD today ahead of the Federal Reserve and the Aussie Consumer Price Index. New orders, overseas sales and output all declined in previous months amid a persistent trade dispute with the US so there were no optistic expecations for the data. The data has arrived as follows: NBS Manufacturing 49.7 vs expected 49.6 and 49.4...
Pending home sales rose in June, with activity particularly brisk in the western part of the U.S., a trade group said Tuesday. The National Association of Realtors said pending home sales climbed 2.8%, with gains in each of the four major regions, including a 5.4% jump in the West. Compared to 12 months ago, sales rose 1.6%, the first year-over-year gain in 17 months. The NAR attributed the gain to strong job growth, a near-record stock market, rising home values and low mortgage rates. The Case-Shiller home-price report released Tuesday showed moderating gains in prices in key western...
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