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South Africa Total New Vehicle Sales up to 61645 in September from previous 57898
South Africa Total New Vehicle Sales up to 61645 in September from previous 57898
United States S&P Global Manufacturing PMI registered at 55.9 above expectations (0) in September
United States S&P Global Manufacturing PMI registered at 55.9 above expectations (0) in September
Federal Reserve: Policy to remain on hold through 2027 – Rabobank
Rabobank's RaboResearch Global Economics & Markets updates its United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) outlook, adding a December 2026 rate hike after recent FOMC speeches.
Canada S&P Global Manufacturing PMI came in at 51.5, above expectations (0) in September
Canada S&P Global Manufacturing PMI came in at 51.5, above expectations (0) in September
Euro: Outlook weakens as risks build – Rabobank
Rabobank's RaboResearch Global Economics & Markets discusses EUR/USD dynamics since the Iran war, highlighting how shifting expectations for Federal Reserve policy and the Euro’s underperformance have driven the pair.
Brazil S&P Global Manufacturing PMI came in at 44.8, above expectations (0) in September
Brazil S&P Global Manufacturing PMI came in at 44.8, above expectations (0) in September
Russia Central Bank Reserves $ above forecasts ($0B): Actual ($742.7B)
Russia Central Bank Reserves $ above forecasts ($0B): Actual ($742.7B)
US Dollar: DXY extends monthly gains – UOB
UOB Global Economics & Markets Research notes the DXY closed at 101.45 on Wednesday, delivering its best monthly gain since June with a 2.0% rise in September. Intraday Dollar strength was briefly tempered by softer US PCE data before recovering into the close.
US Initial Jobless Claims dropped to 197K last week
According to a report from the US Department of Labour (DOL) released on Thursday, the number of US citizens submitting new applications for unemployment insurance decreased to 197K for the week ending September 26.
BoE's Mann: Can't rely on risk premia to do work of policy, need to raise rates
Bank of England (BoE) policymaker Catherine Mann argued on Thursday that they can't rely on risk premia to do the work of monetary policy and added that they need to raise the bank rate, per Reuters.
United States Continuing Jobless Claims came in at 1.701M below forecasts (1.73M) in September 18
United States Continuing Jobless Claims came in at 1.701M below forecasts (1.73M) in September 18
United States Initial Jobless Claims 4-week average declined to 200K in September 25 from previous 202.25K
United States Initial Jobless Claims 4-week average declined to 200K in September 25 from previous 202.25K
United States Initial Jobless Claims came in at 197K, below expectations (200K) in September 25
United States Initial Jobless Claims came in at 197K, below expectations (200K) in September 25