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Wednesday 9/30
The Bureau of Economic Analysis releases the personal consumption expenditures price index for August. Economists forecast a 3.7% year-over-year increase, even with the July figure. The core PCE price index, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, is expected to rise 3.3%, also matching the July data. Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh recently reiterated his commitment to bringing inflation down to 2%, as measured by the core PCE. The index was last at or below that level in February 2021.
Thursday 10/1
The Institute for Supply Management releases its Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index for September. Consensus estimate is for a 55 reading, about half a point more than in August. The index has been above 50 every month this year, indicating expansion in the manufacturing sector, after just one reading higher than 50 in the previous three years.
Friday 10/2
The Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the jobs report for September. The consensus call is for an increase of 100,000 in nonfarm payrolls, after a 162,000 jump in August. The unemployment rate is expected to remain unchanged at 4.1%.
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