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U.S. Business Inventories Climb Much More Than Expected In July

A report released by the Commerce Department on Wednesday showed business inventories in the U.S. increased by much more than expected in the month of July. The Commerce Department said business inventories climbed by 0.8 percent in July following a revised 0.1 percent uptick in June. Economists had expected business inventories to rise by 0.3 percent.

RTTNews | 1h 16min ago

U.S. Housing Market Index Pulls Back To One-Year Low In September

Homebuilder sentiment in the U.S. has deteriorated by much more than anticipated in the month of September, according to a report released by the National Association of Home Builders on Wednesday. The report said the NAHB/Wells Fargo housing market index fell to 32 in September after inching up to 35 in August. Economists had expected the index to edge down to 34.

RTTNews | 1h 25min ago

U.S. Import Prices Rebound More Than Expected In August

A report released by the Labor Department on Wednesday showed import prices in the U.S. increased by much more than expected in the month of August. The Labor Department said import prices climbed by 0.7 percent in August after falling by a revised 0.3 percent in July.

RTTNews | 1h 40min ago

U.S. Retail Sales Jump 1.2% In August, Much More Than Expected

Retail sales in the U.S. shot up by much more than expected in the month of August, according to a report released by the Commerce Department on Wednesday. The Commerce Department said retail sales jumped by 1.2 percent in August after falling by a revised 0.5 percent in July. Economists had expected retail sales to increase by 0.7 percent.

RTTNews | 1h 55min ago

Bay Street Set To Open On Firm Note

The Canadian market is likely to open on a positive note Wednesday morning with materials stocks set to attract buying thanks to strong precious metals prices. A notable drop in crude oil prices could ease concerns about inflation. The focus is on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy announcement.

RTTNews | 3h 20min ago

U.S. Import Prices Climb Much More Than Expected In August

A report released by the Labor Department on Wednesday showed import prices in the U.S. increased by much more than expected in the month of August.

RTTNews | 3h 21min ago

U.S. Retail Sales Jump Much More Than Expected In August

Retail sales in the U.S. shot up by much more than expected in the month of August, according to a report released by the Commerce Department on Wednesday.

RTTNews | 3h 24min ago

UK Inflation Accelerates To 5-Month High

UK consumer price inflation rose to a five-month high in August on renewed increase in fuel prices but the Bank of England is widely expected to hold the interest rate as energy shocks show no sign of broadening. Inflation advanced to 3.1 percent from 2.9 percent in July, the Office for National Statistics said Wednesday. The rate came in line with expectations.

RTTNews | 4h 7min ago

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