US ISM Manufacturing Sector Buoyed by Cautious Optimism, in Growth Territory for 9th Straight Month in September, but US Trade War, Mideast Conflict Keeping Costs High, Deliveries Slow
–ISM’s Spence: Firms Jittery about Not Being Able to Rely on Stead Economic Policy By Max Sato (MaceNews) – U.S. manufacturing activity expanded for the ninth straight month in September, thanks to a cautiously optimistic business outlook, but Washington’s wars on the trade front and in the Middle East are keeping various costs high and […]
UPDATE – Fed Officials Stay Focused On ‘Too High’ Inflation Despite Encouraging PCE Data
– Jefferson: Inflation Risk To Upside; Worried People Will Stop Believing Fed 2% Goal – Collins: Some ‘Promising’ Inflation Signs; Others Less Promising; Still Upside Risks – Kashkari Downplays PCE Report As Just “A Snapshot’; Foresees More Rate Hikes – Cook: Inflation ‘Too High For Too Long’; Labor Market Can Handle Tightening By Steven K. […]