US Economic Gauge Signals Weakness
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A key gauge of future economic activity weakened for a third straight month in August as costlier oil spread worry among consumers and businesses, a report from a business research group showed on Thursday .
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Stocks looked set to open lower on  Wednesday, with the focus on economic data for clues about the  outlook for growth and the Federal Reserve's next monetary  policy move.
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The U.S. factory sector and the job market showed surprising weakness in data released on Thursday, raising concerns the Federal Reserve may need to deliver more interest rate cuts to shore up the economy.
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A US economic barometer weakened for the fourth straight month in September as oil prices surged, showing a loss of momentum heading to 2005, the Conference Board said today.
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The fall highlighted concerns about weakness in the U.S. economy as economies abroad continue to expand.
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The dollar sat tight near recent lows on  Thursday after soft manufacturing data failed to dispel  concerns that the U.S. economy may be running out of steam.
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The pound was also lower against both the dollar and the euro after a string of weak economic data in the morning.
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The dollar traded mostly lower Tuesday after disappointing US retail sales data sparked worries about a slowdown in consumer spending, which could hurt the overall economy.
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The dollar weakened against major  currencies on Wednesday after a below-consensus snapshot of  regional U.S. business activity  kept the currency under  selling pressure.
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U.S. stocks fell on Thursday after weaker-than-expected durable goods data raised concerns about the outlook for the economy and profits.
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US stocks sank to their lowest since October 2006 on fears that a contraction in US manufacturing may tip the economy into recession.
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The dollar was slightly weaker against the euro following retail sales data in the US, traders said.
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Stocks plummeted after a business survey provided another strong signal that the United States might be in the early stages of a recession.
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Housing data and a gauge of business  spending in June released on Thursday signaled slower U.S.  economic growth ahead, leading many to believe the Federal  Reserve is less likely to raise interest rates next month.
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The US trade unexpectedly fell in April, helped by the weak dollar, says the Commerce Department.
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A closely watched gauge of future US economic activity fell in September for the fourth straight month after a stronger pace earlier in the year, a private research firm said on Thursday.
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This weekâs snapshot of the nationâs economic output may offer two surprises for the price of one. It may be stronger than expected and weaker than it seems.