Philly Fed Index Unexpectedly Slides To Lowest Level In Over A Year In December

Philadelphia-area manufacturing activity declined overall in the month of December, according to a report released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia on Thursday. The Philly Fed said its diffusion index for current general activity slumped to a negative 16.4 in December from a negative 5.5 in November, with a negative reading indicating contraction. Economists...

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Canadian Market Extends Losses

The Canadian market is down in negative territory around noon on Thursday with stocks drifting lower for a sixth straight session, weighed down by lingering concerns about the outlook for growth, fears of tariff hikes, and hawkish comments from the Federal Reserve. The benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index, which dropped to a low of 24,422.23, is...

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U.S. Dollar Advances After Strong Economic Data

The U.S. dollar rose against its major counterparts in the New York session on Thursday, as better-than-expected economic data suggested that economy is on solid footing. Data from the Commerce Department showed that the pace of U.S. economic growth unexpectedly surged more than previously estimated in the third quarter. The report said gross domestic product...

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