US Data: Highlights of MNI Survey of Economic Forecasts

     WASHINGTON (MNI) - The following are highlights of market forecasts for

upcoming U.S. economic indicators. The comment section presents the key elements

behind the median forecasts. 

Durable Goods New Orders 

 Friday, September 27 at 8:30 a.m. ET                   Actual:        

              Median                             Aug19  Jul19  Jun19

 Index        -1.2%                                --   +2.0% +1.8%

 ex-trans:    +0.3%                                --   -0.4% +0.8%

     Comments: Durable goods new orders are expected to decrease by 1.2% 

after strong increases seen in both July and June. Excluding transport, 

however, the durable orders are slated to accelerate by 0.3%. 

Personal Income PCE Index

 Friday, September 27 at 8:30 a.m. ET                   Actual:        

                   Median                           Aug19  Jul19 Jun19

Pers Income         +0.4%                            --    +0.1% +0.1%

Curr Dollar:        +0.3%                            --    +0.6% +0.3%

Total PCE:          +0.1%                            --    +0.2% +0.1%

Core PCE:           +0.2%                            --    +0.2% +0.2%

     Comments:  Personal Income is anticipated to accelerate to a 0.4% rise in

August.

--MNI Washington Bureau; +1 202 371 2121; email: alexandra.kelley@marketnews.com

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