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After seeing some strength earlier in the morning, the value of the U.S. dollar has turned lower over the course of trading on Thursday.

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Factory Orders Ex Transportation in the United States decreased to 0.30 percent in April from 2.20 percent in March of 2022. Factory Orders Ex Transportation in the United States averaged 0.26 percent from 1992 until 2022, reaching an all time high of 6.10 percent in June of 2020 and a record low of -8.70 percent in April of 2020. Factory orders report is compiled from results of "Manufacturers

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UK 20 Year Bond Yield was 2.62 percent on Thursday June 30, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Historically, the United Kingdom 20 Year Bond Yield reached an all time high of 5.15 in June of 2008. This page includes a chart with historical data for UK 20Y.

Source: Trade Economics UK

Grain Stocks Corn in the United States decreased to 4.35 Billion Bushels in the second quarter of 2022 from 7.85 Billion Bushels in the first quarter of 2022. Grain Stocks Corn in the United States averaged 6.65 Billion Bushels from 2015 until 2022, reaching an all time high of 12.52 Billion Bushels in the fourth quarter of 2017 and a record low of 1.24 Billion Bushels in the third quarter of 2021. United States Quarterly Grain Stocks - Corn

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Grain Stocks Soy in the United States decreased to 0.97 Billion Bushels in the second quarter of 2022 from 1.93 Billion Bushels in the first quarter of 2022. Grain Stocks Soy in the United States averaged 1.52 Billion Bushels from 2012 until 2022, reaching an all time high of 3.74 Billion Bushels in the fourth quarter of 2018 and a record low of 0.09 Billion Bushels in the third quarter of 2014. United States Quarterly Grain Stocks - Soy

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Grain Stocks Wheat in the United States decreased to 0.66 Billion Bushels in the second quarter of 2022 from 1.03 Billion Bushels in the first quarter of 2022. Grain Stocks Wheat in the United States averaged 1.53 Billion Bushels from 2012 until 2022, reaching an all time high of 2.53 Billion Bushels in the third quarter of 2016 and a record low of 0.66 Billion Bushels in the second quarter of 2022. United States Quarterly Grain Stocks - Wheat

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Household Saving Rate in the United States increased to 5.40 percent in May from 5.20 percent in April of 2022. Personal Savings in the United States averaged 8.96 percent from 1959 until 2022, reaching an all time high of 33.80 percent in April of 2020 and a record low of 2.20 percent in July of 2005. In the United States, Personal Saving Rate correspond to the ratio of personal income saved to personal net disposable income during a certain period of time. United States Personal Savings Rate

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Capacity Utilization in the United States decreased to 80.80 percent in May from 80.90 percent in April of 2022. Capacity Utilization in the United States averaged 80.05 percent from 1967 until 2022, reaching an all time high of 89.40 percent in January of 1967 and a record low of 64.50 percent in April of 2020. Capacity utilization rate is used to measure the rate at which potential output levels are being met or used. The capacity indexes cover all facilities located in the United States, regardless of their ownership; and are constructed for 89 detailed industries (71 in manufacturing, 16 in mining, and 2 in utilities).

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Mining production in the United States increased 7.60 percent in May of 2022 over the same month in the previous year. Mining Production in the United States averaged 2.10 percent from 1920 until 2022, reaching an all time high of 108.20 percent in April of 1923 and a record low of -28.80 percent in October of 1949. Mining production measures the output of businesses operating in the mining sector.

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Manufacturing Production MoM in the United States decreased to -0.20 percent in May from 0.90 percent in April of 2022. Manufacturing Production MoM in the United States averaged 0.27 Percent from 1919 until 2022, reaching an all time high of 17.30 Percent in May of 1933 and a record low of -15.30 Percent in April of 2020. Manufacturing production measures the output of businesses operating in the manufacturing sector. It is the most important sector and accounts for 78 percent of total production. The biggest segments within the sector are: Chemicals (12 percent of total production); food, drink and tobacco (11 percent); machinery (6 percent); fabricated metal products (6 percent); computer and electronic products (6 percent); and motor vehicles and parts (6 percent). This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Manufacturing Production MoM.

Source: Trade Economics US

Manufacturing Production in the United States increased 4.70 percent in May of 2022 over the same month in the previous year. Manufacturing Production in the United States averaged 3.65 percent from 1920 until 2022, reaching an all time high of 67.90 percent in July of 1933 and a record low of -39.40 percent in February of 1946. Manufacturing production measures the output of businesses operating in the manufacturing sector. It is the most important sector and accounts for 78 percent of total production. The biggest segments within the sector are: Chemicals (12 percent of total production); food, drink and tobacco (11 percent); machinery (6 percent); fabricated metal products (6 percent); computer and electronic products (6 percent); and motor vehicles and parts (6 percent).

Source: Trade Economics US

Industrial Production in the United States increased 5.40 percent in May of 2022 over the same month in the previous year. Industrial Production in the United States averaged 3.59 percent from 1920 until 2022, reaching an all time high of 62 percent in July of 1933 and a record low of -33.70 percent in February of 1946. In the United States, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy. Manufacturing is the most important sector and accounts for 78 percent of total production. The biggest segments within Manufacturing are: Chemicals (12 percent of total production); food, drink and tobacco (11 percent); machinery (6 percent); fabricated metal products (6 percent); computer and electronic products (6 percent); and motor vehicles and parts (6 percent). Mining and quarrying account for 11 percent of production and utilities account for the remaining 11 percent.

Source: Trade Economics US

Industrial Production in the United States increased 0.10 percent in May of 2022 over the previous month. Industrial Production Mom in the United States averaged 0.27 percent from 1919 until 2022, reaching an all time high of 16.60 percent in May of 1933 and a record low of -13.20 percent in April of 2020. In the United States, industrial production measures the output of businesses integrated in industrial sector of the economy. Manufacturing is the most important sector and accounts for 78 percent of total production. The biggest segments within Manufacturing are: Chemicals (12 percent of total production); food, drink and tobacco (11 percent); machinery (6 percent); fabricated metal products (6 percent); computer and electronic products (6 percent); and motor vehicles and parts (6 percent). Mining and quarrying account for 11 percent of production and utilities account for the remaining 11 percent.

Source: Trade Economics US

MNI Indicators released a report on Thursday showing growth in Chicago-area business activity slowed by more than expected in the month of June. The report showed the Chicago business barometer slumped to 56.0 in June from 60.3 in May. While a reading above 50 still indicates growth, economists had expected the business barometer to dip to 58.0.

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Sweden's central bank raised its interest rate by half a percentage point on Thursday and signaled further tightening this year as inflation is forecast to remain above 7 percent throughout this year. The Executive Board of Riksbank decided to lift the policy rate by 50 basis points to 0.75 percent from 0.25 percent.

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Unemployment Rate in European Union remained unchanged at 6.10 percent in May from 6.10 percent in April of 2022. Unemployment Rate in European Union averaged 9.05 percent from 2000 until 2022, reaching an all time high of 11.60 percent in January of 2013 and a record low of 6.10 percent in April of 2022. In European Union, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force.

Source: Trade Economics EU

The number of unemployed persons in European Union decreased to 13066 Thousand in May of 2022 from 13139 Thousand in April of 2022. Unemployed Persons in European Union averaged 18602.58 Thousand from 2000 until 2022, reaching an all time high of 24170 Thousand in April of 2013 and a record low of 13066 Thousand in May of 2022.

Source: Trade Economics EU

Youth Unemployment Rate in European Union decreased to 13.30 percent in May from 13.80 percent in April of 2022. Youth Unemployment Rate in European Union averaged 19.67 percent from 2000 until 2022, reaching an all time high of 25.30 percent in January of 2013 and a record low of 13.30 percent in May of 2022. In European Union, youth unemployment rate refers to unemployed persons from 15 to 25 years of age.

Source: Trade Economics EU

Personal income in the U.S. increased in line with economist estimates in the month of May, according to a report released by the Commerce Department on Thursday. The report showed personal spending rose by 0.5 percent in May, matching the revised increase seen in April as well as expectations.

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Chicago PMI in the United States decreased to 56 points in June from 60.30 points in May of 2022. Chicago PMI in the United States averaged 54.92 points from 1967 until 2022, reaching an all time high of 81 points in November of 1973 and a record low of 20.70 points in June of 1980. The Chicago PMI (ISM-Chicago Business Barometer) measures the performance of the manufacturing and non-manufacturing sector in the Chicago region. The Index is computed from five weighted raw indexes: Production (0.25), New Orders (0.35), Order Backlog (0.15), Employment (0.10), and Supplier Deliveries (0.15) and then seasonally adjusted to support month-to-month comparisons. A reading above 50 indicates an expansion; below 50 represents a contraction; while 50 indicates no change. Chicago PMI is released one day before the ISM Manufacturing Index.

Source: Trade Economics US

A report released by the Labor Department on Thursday showed a modest decrease in first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits in the week ended June 25th. The Labor Department said initial jobless claims slipped to 231,000, a decrease of 2,000 from the previous week's revised level of 233,000.

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PCE Price Index Annual Change in the United States remained unchanged at 6.30 percent in May from 6.30 percent in April of 2022. PCE Price Index Annual Change in the United States averaged 1.68 percent from 2012 until 2022, reaching an all time high of 6.60 percent in March of 2022 and a record low of -7.10 percent in June of 2013. In the United States, the Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index provides a measure of the prices paid for domestic purchases of goods and services. While the Consumer Price Index assumes a fixed basket of goods and uses expenditure weights that do not change over time for several years, the Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index uses a chain index and resorts on expenditure data from the current period and the preceding period (known as Fisher Price Index). This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States PCE Price Index Annual Change.

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Pce Price Index in the United States increased to 121.32 points in April from 121.02 points in March of 2022. Pce Price Index in the United States averaged 60.78 points from 1959 until 2022, reaching an all time high of 121.32 points in April of 2022 and a record low of 16.04 points in January of 1959. In the United States, the Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index provides a measure of the prices paid for domestic purchases of goods and services. While the Consumer Price Index assumes a fixed basket of goods and uses expenditure weights that do not change over time for several years, the Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index uses a chain index and resorts on expenditure data from the current period and the preceding period (known as Fisher Price Index).

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Core Pce Price Index in the United States increased to 121.80 points in April from 121.39 points in March of 2022. Core Pce Price Index in the United States averaged 62.15 points from 1959 until 2022, reaching an all time high of 121.80 points in April of 2022 and a record low of 16.73 points in January of 1959. In the United States, the Core Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index provides a measure of the prices paid by people for domestic purchases of goods and services, excluding the prices of food and energy. The core PCE is the Fed's preferred inflation measure. The central bank has a 2 percent target. United States Core Pce Price Index

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Core PCE Price Index Annual Change in the United States decreased to 4.70 percent in May from 4.90 percent in April of 2022. Core PCE Price Index Annual Change in the United States averaged 1.78 percent from 2004 until 2022, reaching an all time high of 5.30 percent in February of 2022 and a record low of 0.70 percent in December of 2010. In the United States, the Core Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index provides a measure of the prices paid by people for domestic purchases of goods and services, excluding the prices of food and energy. The core PCE is the Fed's preferred inflation measure. The central bank has a 2 percent target. This page includes a chart with historical data for the United States Core Pce Price Index Annual Change.

Source: Trade Economics US