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Weekly Recap 24-28 AUG

Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech was what got most of the attention last week. Fed Chair’s comments included announcing a shift in monetary policy to support the labor market and the economy indicating that the Fed may keep low-interest rates for longer. The Dow Jones rose 0.6% to 28,653.8, posting …

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Chinese Manufacturing Activity Slowed in August

Chinese manufacturing activity growth slowed this month, dropping to 51 points from 51.1 in July, as floods in southwest China disrupted production. With the recorded slowdown, however, Chinese manufacturing activity remained above 50 points, which is the separating point between expansion and contraction, which indicates that the Chinese economy continues …

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US Consumer Spending Exceeds Expectations in July

US consumer spending increased more than expected in July, bolstering expectations of strong economic growth recovery in Q3, although the momentum will likely subside as the Covid-19 pandemic continues and the impact of the fiscal stimulus dissipates. The US Commerce Department said consumer spending, which accounts for more than two-thirds …

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