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US Data: Highlights of Market Estimates of Economic Forecasts

     WASHINGTON (MNI) - The following are highlights of forecasts for 
upcoming U.S. economic indicators provided by Bloomberg estimates. The comment
section presents the key elements behind the median forecasts. 
     November Markit Manufacturing Index (index)
Friday, November 22nd at 9:45 a.m. ET                       Actual:        
                          Median                         Nov19  Oct19 Sep19
Index                      51.4                           --     51.3  51.5     
        Comments: The Markit Manufacturing Index is expected to tick up slightly
to 51.4 in November after 51.3 in October. 
     November Markit Services Index (index)
Friday, November 22nd at 9:45 a.m. ET                        Actual:        
                          Median                          Nov19  Oct19 Sep19
Index                      51.0                            --    50.6   50.9
        Comments: Similarly, the Markit Services Index is expected to rise to
51.0 in November from 50.6 in October. 
     Nov Final Michigan Sentiment Index--Final (index)
Friday, November 22nd at 10:00 a.m. ET                       Actual:        
                          Median                          Nov19  Oct19 Sep19
Inventories                95.7                            --    95.5   93.2
        Comments: The Michigan Sentiment Index is expected to increase by 0.2pp
to 95.7 in November from 95.5 in October. 
     Nov Kansas City Fed Manufacturing Index (index)
Friday, November 22nd at 11:00 a.m. ET                       Actual:        
                          Median                          Nov19  Oct19 Sep19
Inventories                 -2                               --     -3    -2
        Comments: The Kansas City Fed Manufacturing Index is expected to rise to
-2 in November after a -3 reading in October. 
--MNI Washington Bureau; +1 202 371 2121; email: alexandra.kelley@marketnews.com
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