Yesterday’s update on industrial activity in the US for September delivered a new round of bullish news for the economic outlook. The report offers more support for expecting that the Federal Reserve remains on track to raise interest rates again at its December policy meeting.
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Suspects in Khashoggi case are linked to Saudi Crown Prince: NY Times
High-ranking Saudi officer reportedly oversaw Khashoggi interrogation: CNN
After Saudi talks on Khashoggi, Pompeo meets with Turkey’s Erdogan: Reuters
IMF’s chief postpones trip to the Middle East, including Saudi event: CNBC
Trump to Central America: he’ll withhold funds over immigrant ‘caravan’: The Hill
China defends locking up Muslim minority in Xinjiang region: BBC
US industrial output rose for fourth straight month in September: MarketWatch
Homebuilder sentiment in US strengthened in October: HousingWire
US job openings jumped to 7.14mm in Aug, a record high for the series: Reuters