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Philly Fed Index Jumps Much More Than Expected In July
(RTTNews) - After reporting a slowdown in the pace of regional manufacturing growth in the previous month, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia released a report on Thursday showing the pace of growth reaccelerated by much more than expected in the month of July.
The Philly Fed said its diffusion index for current general activity jumped to 13.9 in July from 1.3 in June, with a positive reading indicating growth. Economists had expected the index to inch up to 2.9.
The report said most future activity indicators also rose, suggesting more widespread expectations for overall growth over the next six months.
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U.S. Wholesale Inventories Climb Much More Than Expected In September
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Fed Cuts Rates For Third Straight Meeting But Signals Differing Views About Outlook
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced its widely expected decision to cut interest rates by another quarter point, matching the rate cuts seen in September and October. The Fed said it decided to lower the target range for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to 3.50 to 3.75 percent.
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U.S. Leading Economic Index Falls 0.3% In September
A report released by the Conference Board on Tuesday showed a continued decrease by its reading on leading U.S. economic indicators in the month of September. The Conference Board said its leading economic index fell by 0.3 percent in September, matching an upwardly revised dip in August.
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U.S. Job Openings Edge Slightly Higher In October
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