Deeper Analysis
September and the Third Quarter in Figures
October 1, 2015
The dollar and yen strengthened in September, while equities and commodities fell globally. Sovereign debt yields dropped sharply in the United States, Britain and Germany but only marginally in Japan, Canada, and Switzerland. The third quarter equity performance was the worst in several years, and WTI crude oil collapsed 24.2%. The dollar in 3Q advances sharply […] More
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U.S. and Eurozone Manufacturing PMIs Both Drop in September
October 1, 2015
Both indices fell but not to less than 50, meaning that operating conditions improved but at a slower pace. The U.S. factory purchasing managers index fell 0.9 points to a 23-month low of 50.2. Euroland’s PMI reading was 52.0, down 0.3 points to a 5-month low. Inflation decelerated in both economies, and the euro appreciated, […] More
New Overnight Developments Abroad - Daily Update
Tankan, Manufacturing PMIs, and U.S. Jobless Claims Data Released
October 1, 2015
The dollar traded up 0.4% against the Swiss franc and 0.2% against the euro but has declined by 0.8% versus the Aussie dollar, 0.7% relative to the kiwi, 0.4% vis-a-vis the loonie and 0.1% against the yen and sterling. The yuan remained unchanged. After a difficult September, Comex gold is unchanged at $1,115.03 per ounce. […] More
