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US Data: Highlights of MNI Survey of Economic Forecasts

     WASHINGTON (MNI) - The following are highlights of forecasts for   
upcoming U.S. economic indicators provided by participants in the MNI   
weekly survey. The comment section presents the key elements behind the 
median forecasts.    
Consumer Credit for July (dollar change, billions)                      
 Friday, September 8 at 3:00 p.m. ET                     Actual:        
             Median           Range                Jul17   Jun17   May17
 Cons Cred  +$15.0b    +$14.0b to +$17.4b             -- +$12.4b +$18.3b
     Comments: Consumer credit is expected to rise by $15.0 billion in  
July after a $12.4 billion rise in June. Retail sales rose 0.6% and were
still up 0.5% excluding a 1.2% surge in motor vehicle sales.            
--MNI Washington Bureau; +1 202-371-2121; email: holly.stokes@marketnews.com
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