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US Data: Highlights of MNI Survey of Economic Forecasts

WASHINGTON (MNI) - The following are highlights of market expectations 
for upcoming U.S. economic indicators. 
          Nonfarm Payrolls 
Friday, September 6 at 8:30 a.m. ET                         Actual:        
                              Median                Aug19   July19 Jun19  
 Payrolls                     168k                    --     164k   193k
 Unemp. Rate                   3.7%                   --     3.7%   3.7% 
 Hourly Earnings              +0.3%                   --    +0.3%  +0.3% 
 Workweek Hours               34.4                    --     34.4   34.4  
             Comments: Nonfarm payrolls are expected to remain steady at 168k 
for August. That should help stabilize the unemployment rate at 3.7%, 
despite slowdowns in the manufacturing sector. Hourly earnings are 
projected to increase by 0.3% again, and workweek hours to stay at 34.4. 
--MNI Washington Bureau; +1 202 371 2121; email: alexandra.kelley@marketnews.com
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