US: Chicago Fed National Activity Index improves to 0.53 in July from -0.01
Chicago Fed's National Activity Index improved in July. US Dollar Index remains in the negative
US: Existing Home Sales increase by 2% in July vs. 1.3% expected
Existing Home Sales in US rose more than expected in July. US Dollar Index remains
US: Markit Services PMI declines to 55.2 in August vs. 59.4 expected
US Markit Services PMI edged lower in August. US Dollar Index stays deep in the
US: Markit Manufacturing PMI retreats to 61.2 in August vs. 62.8 expected
US Markit Manufacturing PMI edged lower in August. US Dollar Index continues to push lower
China’s Commerce Minister: Foreign trade may face more complicated situation next year
“Foreign trade may face a more complicated situation next year,” China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao
US: Weekly Initial Jobless Claims decline to 348K vs. 363K expected
Weekly Initial Jobless Claims in US declined by 29,000. US Dollar Index stays in the
US: US: Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index drops to 19.4 in August vs. 23 expected
Philly Fed Manufacturing Index weakened more than expected in August. US Dollar Index holds above
US Housing Starts: Despite the drop, home building remains exceptionally strong – Wells Fargo
The Housing Starts report showed a decline of 7% in July to 1.534 million (annual-unit). According
US: Housing Starts decline by 7% in July, Building Permits rise by 2.6%
Housing Starts in US contracted sharply in July. US Dollar Index continues to move sideways
US Retail Sales: Early signs suggesting bigger headwinds for spending in August – Wells Fargo
Data released on Tuesday showed US retail sales dropped by 1.1% in July, more than