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US construction spending surges in August

WASHINGTON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - US construction spending unexpectedly surged in August, boosted by outlays on nonresidential structures like offices and power plants, but the trend remained weak as higher mortgage rates weighed on homebuilding. The Commerce Department's Census Bureau said on Thursday that... Read More.

US manufacturing steady in September, input prices increase

WASHINGTON, Oct 1 (Reuters) - US manufacturing activity was little changed in September, with prices for inputs surging amid strong demand, pointing to sustained inflation pressures. The Institute for Supply Management said on Thursday its manufacturing PMI dipped to 54.5 last month from 54.6 in... Read More.

Morning Bid: Bond bruise won’t heal

By Mike Dolan Oct 1 (Reuters) - A new month, a new quarter - but the bond squeeze goes on, with the 10-year US Treasury yield hitting a 24-year high on Thursday. Even though Wednesday's US August inflation updates, with long-expected methodology changes, were softer than... Read More.