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The Marked Chart Wire · Economy and the Fed
Mortgage Rates
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 7.41 percent from 7.50 percent. Mortgage applications dropped 5.3 percent last week as higher borrowing costs continue to dampen housing demand.
Fed
A public disagreement between President Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is escalating, potentially creating uncertainty for financial markets.
Consumer Sentiment
The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index rose to 48.0 in October, beating the 46.3 forecast and the 46.3 reading from the prior month. One-year and five-year inflation expectations held steady at 4.7 percent and 3.5 percent.
PMI
The S&P Global flash services purchasing managers index fell to 57.9 in October, below the 58 forecast and down from 58.8 in September.
Manufacturing PMI
The flash S&P Global manufacturing PMI for October came in at 56, beating the 55.5 forecast and the 55.9 reading from September.
Retail Sales
Canadian retail sales increased 1.2% in October, exceeding the forecast of 1.3% but missing the previous month's -0.7% decline.
Fed
The Federal Reserve released its latest October inflation forecast, which has drawn concern from investors despite recent record highs in major stock indexes.
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