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Drop in U.S. consumer spending clouds Fed rate hike outlook

U.S. consumer spending fell in August for the first time in seven months while inflation showed signs of accelerating, mixed signals that could keep the Federal Reserve cautious about raising interest rates. The Commerce Department said on Friday that consumer spending, which accounts for more than two-thirds of U.S. economic activity, fell 0.1 percent last month after accounting for inflation. “Consumers took a breather in August,” said Chris Christopher of IHS Global Insight

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Drop in U.S. consumer spending clouds Fed rate hike outlook

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China factory activity expands again in September: official PMI

Activity in China's manufacturing sector expanded again in September, an official survey showed on Saturday, which may indicate that recent positive momentum can be sustained. After a significant pick-up in March, China's official PMI slipped, falling below 50 in July before showing expansion in August. Economists say the pattern over the past few months suggested sustained

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