Trade Gap Expected to Widen Ahead of Data Releases
Median forecasts from a Wall Street Journal survey indicate an expected widening of the U.S. trade gap. Next week's data releases include S&P Global U.S. Services PMI and ISM Non-Manufacturing data.
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Median forecasts from a Wall Street Journal survey indicate an expected widening of the U.S. trade gap. Next week's data releases include S&P Global U.S. Services PMI and ISM Non-Manufacturing data.
The Brazilian real weakened to near 5.23 per USD in October, tracking gains by the US currency against other emerging-market currencies. The dollar followed an upward trend against several emerging-market currencies amid expectations of further Fed tightening, as elevated inflationary pressures stemming from the Middle
Brazil’s 10-year government bond yield rose above 14.15% in October amid external pressure from a global bond selloff ahead of the first round of the presidential election. Renewed selling in US Treasuries fueled a broader global bond rout, while higher oil prices added to inflation concerns and reinforced expectations
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US S&P Global Manufacturing PMI Sep F: 55.9 (est 57.0; prev 57.0)
U.S. stocks look set to open on a mixed note on Thursday, with futures of the Dow Jones and S&P 500 indices falling, while the Nasdaq 100 futures rose, following Wednesday’s mixed close. Iran announced receiving a U.S. response regarding a proposal to restore the collapsed Gulf ceasefire as final U.S. troops completed
Three-month copper on LME up 0.2% to $14,465/mt by 0930 GMT, aiming for a ~1.2% monthly rise as China manufacturing PMI returns to growth; stocks in Shanghai warehouses fall 17.8% to 38,744 tons.
Arkéa Asset Management said bond curves remain elevated despite brief front-end relief, pointing to resilient US activity and inflation expectations above central-bank targets.
Philip Morris Intl (NYSE: PM ) released second-quarter financial results and hosted an earnings call on Wednesday. Read the complete transcript below. This transcript is brought to you APIs. For real-time access to our entire catalog, please visit for a consultation. View the webcast at Summary Philip Morris Intl repor
A Reuters poll of 29 economists expects China's official manufacturing PMI to rise to 50.1 in September from 49.8, ending two months of contraction. A separate private PMI is seen edging up to 51.6, while a State Council meeting signalled more policy support.
Reuters trading day column says benchmark 10-year yields in France, Germany, the UK and the US rose to their highest since the mid-late 2000s. It also notes stocks fell, oil rose and gold hit a seven-week low.
U.S. stock futures declined on Monday, as the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 indices fell, following Friday’s higher close. This tracked a sharp sell-off across Asian equities as surging U.S. Treasury yields and volatile crude prices weighed heavily on risk assets. Meanwhile, oil prices climbed after President Dona
Reuters day-ahead report says Brent is up about 2%, yields are higher and markets are pricing no Fed cut until mid-2028. It also flags Dallas Fed manufacturing data and several central bank speeches later in the week.
Reuters preview says Brent is up about 2% after Trump rejected Iran's latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while fund futures price a 66% chance of a Fed hike in October. The note also points to the Dallas Fed manufacturing survey and speeches by Fed, ECB, BoE and Norges Bank officials.
Reuters preview says the rupee and government bonds are likely to stay under pressure in a holiday-shortened week. Traders are watching elevated oil prices, multi-year-high global yields and expectations for an RBI rate hike next week.
US labor market data will dominate the week, with Friday's payrolls report expected to show 100,000 jobs added in September. Micron, Nike and several Fed officials are also on the calendar.
The bond market is flashing a signal that usually means trouble. Ed Yardeni says this time it mostly means strength. The 10-year Treasury yield closed at 5.11% on Wednesday, its highest level since 2007, and Yardeni Research indicated the main driver is a U.S. economy growing faster than expected. "Today, however, the
The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield surged about 13 to 17 basis points in a single day on Wednesday to close at 5.11%, notching its highest level since July 2007.The surge followed rising inflation concerns after S&P Global said its flash U.S. Composite PMI Output Index, which tracks the manufacturing…
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY * MNI FED: Gov Barr: Base Case Is For Further Hikes: #83aa171c-7fc4-49fd-82f5-351bcb071d96 * MNI IRAN: Security Chief Says In No Rush To Negotiate: #5df7e2ac-e490-4920-91fd-84069fe559a3 * MNI IRAN: Pezeshkian Talks On Nuclear, Hormuz & US Stance In UN Address: #c9b6854d-8cab-47cb-8646-ce411062279c * M
HIGHLIGHTS * Gov Barr (permanent FOMC voter)'s speech Tuesday is primarily on the longer-term outlook for the housing sector, but importantly he notes that his "base case" is for "further policy adjustments" (plural) * Iranian security chief Rezaii via Irib: "Iran has not been in a hurry to negotiate; today, Iran's con
* Treasuries look to finish broadly weaker but off midday lows after yields climbed to the highest levels in 20 years Wednesday. Higher than expected S&P flash PMIs (carry over from hawkish flash PMIs for EGBs) triggered heavy selling, while doubts over US/Iran diplomatic efforts spurred crude prices higher. * TYZ6 cur
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) slipped below $85,000 Wednesday, down 2%, as the US 10-year Treasury yield surged past 5% to levels unseen in 19 years. What Triggered the Yield Spike Widely-followed crypto analyst Bull Theory posted on X that the 10-year yield jumped right after September’s flash PMI data blew past forecasts, wi
The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note jumped above 5% on Wednesday, returning to 2007 highs, after stronger-than-expected PMI data for the US fueled expectations of further Fed rate hikes. Preliminary S&P Global data showed private-sector activity expanding at its fastest pace in more than five years in September,
Good Morning Traders! Today’s economic calendar remains relatively limited, with the primary focus on the September Preliminary S&P Global Manufacturing, Services, and Composite PMIs at 9:45AM ET. These reports should provide the cleanest fresh read on current business activity across both the manufacturing and service
Services PMI: 58.0 (est 55.9; prev 56.5) - Composite PMI: 58.4 (est 54.9; prev 56.0)
PRELIM US SERVICES PMI 58.7 IN SEPTEMBER VS 53.6 EXPECTED AND 56.5 IN AUGUST
By Lucia MutikaniUS business activity raced to a more than five-year high in September, fueled by a surge in new orders, though strong demand strained supply chains and pushed prices higher.S&P Global said on Wednesday its flash US Composite PMI Output Index, which tracks the manufacturing and serv…
* S&P Global US flash PMIs for September are released today at 0945ET with Bloomberg consensus looking for some services-led moderation after recent strength: * Manufacturing seen at 53.7 after 53.9 in Aug * Services seen at 55.8 after 56.5 in Aug * Composite seen at 55.3 after 56.0 in Aug * The extent of a resumption
Stocks were little changed while Brent crude hovered around $99.50 a barrel after its longest losing streak this year. Nasdaq 100 futures pointed to an open near record highs, while S&P 500 futures were flat. European and Asian equities struggled for direction, with Treasuries and European bonds broadly weaker. The dol
Highlights: * Xi Jinping heads to Washington, meetings with Trump in focus * Flash PMI data in focus, as well as more Fedspeak * USD strength pervades, putting key levels in both GBPUSD and USDMXN into view US TSYS: Paring Gains, Flash PMIs Ahead, Trump Welcomes Xi Tonight: s-xi-tonight-1790161492747 Treasuries are mil