US ISM nonmanufacturing index posts strong advance in October
Nov 04, 2015 15:43 pm UTC| Commentary
The ISM nonmanufacturing index rose to 59.1 in the October reading (previous: 56.9), solidly above forecast (57.5) and consensus (56.5) expectations. The details of the survey suggest a strong rebound in service sector...
US trade deficit narrows, ADP solid
Nov 04, 2015 15:36 pm UTC| Commentary
The sharp reversal in the trade deficit, to $40.8bn in September, from a revised $48.0bn in August, was largely as expected based on the advance goods trade figures released last week. The narrowing already been...
Canada's trade deficit narrowed in September
Nov 04, 2015 15:31 pm UTC| Commentary
Canadas trade deficit narrowed to $1.7B in September, from $2.7B in August. Exports were up 0.7%, while imports fell 1.3% - the first decline in 5 months. In real terms, imports were down by an even larger 2.1%, while...
US trade deficit narrows as exports rebound and imports retreat
Nov 04, 2015 15:27 pm UTC| Commentary
The U.S. international trade deficit narrowed substantially in September to $40.81 billion from a modestly revised $48.02 billion in August (previously $48.33). Exports of goods and services rose 1.6%. Most categories saw...
US ADP employment report suggests steady October payroll growth
Nov 04, 2015 15:23 pm UTC| Commentary
The ADP employment report for October showed private payroll growth of 182k, in line with consensus expectations (180k) and broadly in line with recent trends. The ADP estimate of September job growth was revised down to...
US trade deficit narrows sharply in September
Nov 04, 2015 15:20 pm UTC| Commentary
The US monthly trade deficit narrowed sharply to $40.8bn in September, down from the revised estimate of $48.0bn in August (initial: $48.3bn). This sharp narrowing in the deficit was foreshadowed by the advance report on...
Australia's exports make comeback
Nov 04, 2015 12:54 pm UTC| Commentary
Australias trade report for September recorded overall monthly deficit on goods and services of AUD2.3bn despite unexpectedly strong import growth. This indicates exports of the country strongly surprised on the...
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
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