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Economy
US weekly job gains fall to 16,750
ADP data shows US weekly employment increased by 16,750, down from the previous week's gain of 18,500.
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Global Growth
Economists raise global growth forecasts to 3.0 percent for 2026
A poll of over 500 economists projects global GDP expansion of 3.0 percent in 2026 and 3.2 percent in 2027. AI investment supports activity, though oil prices above $100 per barrel raise inflation risks.
Global Economy
Economists lift global growth and inflation outlooks
A survey projects worldwide expansion at 3.0 percent in 2026 and 3.2 percent in 2027, exceeding prior estimates. Price increase predictions for 2027 were also raised for 31 out of 50 key nations.
Housing
US home prices rise 2.1 percent in August
National home prices increased 2.1 percent annually in August, accelerating from July. However, values continued to fall in real terms for the 15th straight month as inflation outpaced price growth.
Economy
US durable goods orders rise 1.8 percent in September
Durable goods orders increased 1.8 percent, slightly below the 1.9 percent forecast. Core orders, which exclude transportation, rose 0.5 percent.
HotFed
Fed expected to hold interest rates steady this week
Market participants anticipate the Federal Reserve will maintain current interest rates during its upcoming meeting, with October 28 identified as a significant date for the stock market.
China Economy
Chinese factory earnings hit three-month high on tech demand
Industrial profits in China grew at their fastest rate in three months, boosted by AI-related demand and rising commodity costs from the Iran war.
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