German Factory Orders Unexpectedly Jumped in June
While input costs have risen sharply, demand is proving resilient as businesses stockpile essential parts and equipment to avoid further […]
Economics
The joint U.S.-Japan support of the yen is unusual. The way it is being financed is unprecedented, writes WSJ’s @jmackin2
The way it’s being done should make us worry that the Federal Reserve is being roped into easing monetary conditions.
Brazil’s Central Bank Cuts Rates as Inflation Eases
The bank’s monetary committee cut the Selic benchmark lending rate to 14% from 14.25%, but indicated that uncertainty around its
U.S. Services-Sector Activity Continued to Expand in July
The Institute for Supply Management’s purchasing managers index for services providers was 54.1 in July compared with 54 in June.
Private-Sector Hiring Missed Expectations In July, ADP Report Says
Private companies added a net 44,000 jobs in July after adding a revised 95,000 jobs in June, human-resources company ADP
India’s Central Bank Holds Rates as Iran Crisis Keeps Risks High
India’s central bank held rates steady again, saying that the economy remains resilient in the face of pressure stemming from
Inflation Problem Isn’t Only About Energy, Fed’s Schmid Says
Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid said Tuesday that the Federal Reserve’s inflation problem isn’t only about energy, and bringing
Canada Goods-Trade Surplus Widens Slightly With Record Exports, Imports
Canada’s trade surplus with the world hit a four-year high as exports rose for a fifth straight month to reach
Canada Goods-Trade Surplus Widens Slightly With Record Exports, Imports
Canada’s trade surplus with the world hit a four-year high as exports rose for a fifth straight month to reach
U.S. Trade Deficit Contracted in June
U.S. imports totaled $388 billion in June, down 1.8% from May, while exports were $314.7 billion, down 0.9% from May.