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FMI Weekly Data Preview: October 27-31

FMI’s Preview of this week’s data releases which should have a few treats and no tricks for Halloween.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

FMI’s commentary on the likely (very modest) effects of the dollar’s recent appreciation and our review of today’s Weekly UI Claims & Rail Traffic data.

Dollar Rally to Have Only Modest Impact on Inflation, Trade

FMI’s commentary on the likely (very modest) effects of the dollar’s recent appreciation.

Data Round-Up: Total and Core CPI Above Expectations, Currency Impact Remains Modest

FMI’s analyses of this morning’s September CPI report including a review of Higher-Frequency Inflation Indicators.

FMI Weekly Data Preview: October 20-24

FMI’s Preview of the coming week’s smattering of data releases. Existing and New Home Sales reports for September on Tuesday and Friday, respectively, will provide more insight into the housing sector. Both are expected to show gradual trend improvement.

Possible Abe-Xi Meeting at Beijing APEC Summit

The New York Times reported today that, according to Japanese officials, the two countries are working on an agreement for at least a photo op, and perhaps a 15-minute non-substantive meeting between Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Chinese President Xi Jinping during APEC.

Data Round-Up: Housing Starts OK, Bank Lending Trend Remains Solid

FMI’s analyses of today’s September Housing Starts report and September Bank Lending & Money Supply data.

Possible Abe-Xi Meeting at Beijing APEC Summit

The New York Times reported today that, according to Japanese officials, the two countries are working on an agreement for at least a photo op, and perhaps a 15-minute non-substantive meeting between Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Chinese President Xi Jinping during APEC.

FY2014 Federal Deficit Improvement Will Be Short-Lived

FMI’s commentary on FY2014 federal budget results.

Japan Financial Markets Moved by U.S. Events

The ups and downs of Japanese stocks have closely mirrored those in the US since August.

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