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Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index in the United States decreased to -18.10 points in September from -17.20 points in August of 2023. Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index in the United States averaged 1.58 points from 2004 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 47.60 points in June of 2004 and a record low of -75 points in April of 2020. The Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index measures the performance of manufacturing sector in the state of Texas. The index is derived from a survey of around 100 business executives and tracks variables such as output, employment, orders and prices. A reading above 0 indicates an expansion of the factory activity compared to the previous month; below 0 represents a contraction; while 0 indicates no change. Texas produces around 9.5 percent of manufacturing output in US. The state ranks second behind California in factory production and first as an exporter of manufactured goods.

Chicago Fed National Activity Index in the United States decreased to -0.16 points in August from 0.07 points in July of 2023. Chicago Fed National Activity Index in the United States averaged 0 points from 1967 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 6.22 points in June of 2020 and a record low of -18.04 points in April of 2020. The Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) is designed to gauge overall economic activity and related inflationary pressure. The CFNAI is based on a weighted average of 85 existing monthly indicators of national economic activity. It has an average value of zero and a standard deviation of one. Since economic activity tends toward trend growth rate over time, a positive reading corresponds to growth above trend and a negative reading corresponds to growth below trend.

German business morale weakened for the tenth consecutive month in September to hit the lowest level in as many months as companies were less satisfied with their current situation amid the subdued economic activity, survey results from the ifo Institute showed on Monday. The business climate index fell to 85.7 from 85.8 in the previous month. Nonetheless, the reading was above economists' foreca

German business morale weakened for the tenth consecutive month in September to hit the lowest level in as many months as companies were less satisfied with their current situation amid the subdued economic activity, survey results from the ifo Institute showed on Monday. The business climate index fell to 85.7 from 85.8 in the previous month. Nonetheless, the reading was above economists' foreca

The Dollar renewed its resilience in the week ended September 22, a period marked by divergent monetary policy stances by central banks worldwide.

Real Consumer Spending in the United States decreased to 1.70 percent in the second quarter of 2023 from 4.20 percent in the first quarter of 2023. Real Consumer Spending in the United States averaged 3.34 percent from 1950 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 43 percent in the third quarter of 2020 and a record low of -32.10 percent in the second quarter of 2020. In the United States, personal consumption expenditure (PCE) is the primary measure of consumer spending in the U.S. economy. It is the National Income and Product Account (NIPA) final-demand component that measures the value of the goods and services purchased by, or on the behalf of, persons who reside in the United States. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Real Consumer Spending QoQ.

GDP Sales QoQ in the United States decreased to 2.20 percent in the second quarter of 2023 from 4.20 percent in the first quarter of 2023. GDP Sales QoQ in the United States averaged 3.17 percent from 1950 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 26.60 percent in the third quarter of 2020 and a record low of -25.90 percent in the second quarter of 2020. In the United States, final sales of domestic product equals GDP less change in private inventories. It is also equal to the sum of personal consumption expenditures, gross private fixed investment, government consumption expenditures and gross investment, and net exports of goods and services. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States GDP Sales QoQ.

Corporate profits in the United States rose by 1.6% from the previous quarter to $2.367 trillion in the second quarter of 2023, surprising markets that expected a 5.9% decline, and rebounding from a 5.9% drop in the previous three-month period. Undistributed profits jumped by 3.2% to $699.6 billion in the period, trimming the 17.5% plunge in the quarter ending March, while net cash flow with inventory valuation adjustment rose by 1.9% to $3.187 trillion, bouncing back from the 0.9% decrease in the first quarter. On an annual basis, quarterly profits sank by 6.2%. Corporate Profits in the United States averaged 592.57 USD Billion from 1950 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 2542.97 USD Billion in the third quarter of 2022 and a record low of 14.67 USD Billion in the first quarter of 1951. Corporate profits represents the portion of the total income earned from current production that is accounted for by U.S. corporations. It is one of the most closely watched U.S. economic indicators, as it provides a summary measure of corporate financial health and thus serves as an essential indicator of economic performance.

Cbi Distributive Trades in the United Kingdom increased to -14 Net Balance in September from -44 Net Balance in August of 2023. Cbi Distributive Trades in the United Kingdom averaged 16.81 Net Balance from 1983 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 72 Net Balance in July of 1984 and a record low of -55 Net Balance in December of 2008. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) Distributive Trades Survey (DTS) measures the health of the retail sector. The reading is compiled from a survey of about 150 retail and wholesale companies. It includes measures of sales activity across the distributive trades. It is a leading indicator of consumer spending. The figure is the difference between the percentage of retailers reporting an increase in sales and those reporting a decrease. United Kingdom CBI Distributive Trades

Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index in the United States increased to -7 points in August from -9 points in July of 2023. Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index in the United States averaged 2.75 points from 1993 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 28 points in March of 2004 and a record low of -55 points in April of 2020. The Richmond Manufacturing Index measures the conditions of the manufacturing sector for the District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and most of West Virginia. The index is derived from a survey of 190 manufacturing plants and based on three individual index with the following weights: Shipments (33 percent), New Orders (40 percent) and Employment (27 percent). The index can range between +100 and -100; a reading above zero indicates expansion, while below zero suggests a contraction. United States Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index

Case Shiller Home Price Index YoY in the United States increased to -1.20 percent in June from -1.70 percent in May of 2023. Case Shiller Home Price Index YoY in the United States averaged 5.19 percent from 2001 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 21.30 percent in April of 2022 and a record low of -19 percent in January of 2009. The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-City Composite Home Price Index measures changes in residential house prices in 20 metropolitan regions in the United States: Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Phoenix, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Tampa and Washington D.C. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Case Shiller Home Price Index YoY.

Money Supply M4 in the United Kingdom decreased to 3024685 GBP Million in July from 3040131 GBP Million in June of 2023. Money Supply M4 in the United Kingdom averaged 1298694.17 GBP Million from 1982 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 3110178 GBP Million in September of 2022 and a record low of 145347 GBP Million in June of 1982. In the United Kingdom, M4 comprises notes and coin in circulation with the public, together with all sterling deposits (including certificates of deposits) held with UK banks and building societies by the rest of the private sector. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Money Supply M4.

Mortgage Approvals in the United Kingdom decreased to 49.44 Thousand in July from 54.61 Thousand in June of 2023. Mortgage Approvals in the United Kingdom averaged 82.28 Thousand from 1986 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 151.80 Thousand in May of 1988 and a record low of 9.39 Thousand in May of 2020. Mortgage approvals for house purchase refers to the firm offers of lenders to advance credit secured on specific dwellings to their customers. It covers approvals that are fully secured on residential property by a first mortgage. It includes existing borrowers transferring their existing mortgage to another property, lending to first-time purchasers and lending for buy-to-let purposes.

Net Lending to Individuals MoM in the United Kingdom decreased to 1420 GBP Million in July from 1742 GBP Million in June of 2023. Net Lending to Individuals MoM in the United Kingdom averaged 4471.63 GBP Million from 1993 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 17407 GBP Million in June of 2021 and a record low of -7412 GBP Million in April of 2020. In the United Kingdom, Net Lending to Individuals MoM refers to monthly changes of total sterling net lending to individuals and housing associations, excluding the Student Loans Company. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United Kingdom Net Lending To Individuals MoM.

Business confidence data from Germany is the only major report due on Monday, headlining a light day for the European economic news. At 3.00 am ET, Spain's INE releases producer prices data for August. Prices had declined 8.4 percent annually in July.

The RICS UK Residential Market Survey house price balance, which measures the gap between the percentage of respondents seeing rises and falls in house prices, fell to -68 in August 2023 from a revised -55 in July, hitting a fresh 14-year low as high mortgage costs and economic concerns weighed on demand. The latest figure also came in much worse than market forecasts for a reading of -56. RICS

The transportation sub-index of the CPI basket in European Union increased to 129.72 points in August of 2023 from 127.91 points in July of 2023. CPI Transportation in European Union averaged 90.59 points from 1996 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 129.72 points in August of 2023 and a record low of 59.31 points in January of 1996. European Union Cpi Transportation

CPI Housing Utilities in European Union increased to 134.19 points in August from 133.42 points in July of 2023. CPI Housing Utilities in European Union averaged 86.32 points from 1996 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 140.22 points in October of 2022 and a record low of 47.81 points in January of 1996. European Union Cpi Housing & Utilities

Unit labor costs in the US nonfarm business sector rose an annualized 2.2 percent in the second quarter of 2023, higher than 1.6% in the preliminary estimate, and market forecasts of 1.9%. Still, it is below a 3.3% rise in the first three months of the year. It reflects a 5.7% increase in hourly compensation (vs 5.5% in the preliminary estimate) and a 3.5% increase in productivity (vs 3.7%). Unit labor costs in the total manufacturing sector increased 4.9% (vs 3.6%) and for business 1.9% (vs 1.3%). Compared to the second quarter of 2022, unit labour costs were up 2.5%. For manufacturing costs went up 5.3% (vs 4.9%) and for business 2.4% (vs 2.2%). Labour Costs in the United States averaged 63.53 points from 1950 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 128.94 points in the second quarter of 2023 and a record low of 17.01 points in the first quarter of 1950. Labour Costs refers to the relationship between compensation per hour and labor productivity, or real output per hour, and can be used as an indicator of inflationary pressure on producers.

The number of employed persons in European Union increased to 199154 Thousand in the second quarter of 2023 from 197363 Thousand in the first quarter of 2023. Employed Persons in European Union averaged 184608.24 Thousand from 2000 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 199154 Thousand in the second quarter of 2023 and a record low of 170598 Thousand in the first quarter of 2000. In European Union, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business. European Union Employed Persons

Inflation Rate in European Union decreased to 5.90 percent in August from 6.10 percent in July of 2023. Inflation Rate in European Union averaged 2.41 percent from 2000 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 11.50 percent in October of 2022 and a record low of -0.60 percent in January of 2015. In the European Union, the inflation rate is calculated using the weighted average of the Harmonised Index of Consumer Price (HICP) aggregates. The main components of the HICP are: Food and non-alcoholic beverages (17% of the total weight); Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (15%); Transport (15%); Miscellaneous goods and services (10%); Restaurants and hotels (10%); and Recreation and culture (9%). Other categories include Furnishings, household equipment and routine household maintenance (7%); Health (5%); Clothing and footwear (5%). Alcoholic beverages, tobacco and narcotics, Communications and Education account for the remaining 8%. The HICP aggregates are computed as the weighted average of each country

Cost of food in European Union increased 10.68 percent in August of 2023 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in European Union averaged 3.59 percent from 1997 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 19.19 percent in March of 2023 and a record low of -1.20 percent in June of 2014. European Union Food Inflation

Core consumer prices in European Union increased 5.92 percent in August of 2023 over the same month in the previous year. Core Inflation Rate in European Union averaged 1.74 percent from 1997 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 6.58 percent in March of 2023 and a record low of 0.60 percent in May of 2014. European Union Core Inflation Rate

Core Consumer Prices in European Union increased to 119.44 points in August from 119.03 points in July of 2023. Core Consumer Prices in European Union averaged 92.66 points from 1996 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 119.44 points in August of 2023 and a record low of 72.72 points in January of 1996. European Union Core Consumer Prices

Construction output in European Union increased 0.90 percent in July of 2023 over the same month in the previous year. Construction Output in European Union averaged 0.25 percent from 1996 until 2023, reaching an all time high of 35.20 percent in April of 2021 and a record low of -25.10 percent in April of 2020. The production index in construction measures the evolution of output within the construction sector, including building construction and civil engineering. European Union Construction Output