US Data: Highlights of Upcoming Economic Forecasts

Repeats Story Initially Transmitted at 21:06 GMT Oct 9/17:06 EST Oct 9

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. 

  Jobless Claims (thousands)

Thursday, October 10 at 8:30 a.m. EST                     Actual:        

                    Median                           Oct5   Sep28  Sep21

Claims               220k                             --    219k    215k

          Comments: This week's claims report is projected to give a 220,000 

reading, which is well within the normal jobless claims range. 

  Consumer Price Index (index)

Thursday, October 10 at 8:00 a.m. EST                      Actual: 

                                 Median               Sep19  Aug19 Jul19 

Headline CPI                      0.1                 --     0.1     0.3

ex. food and energy               0.2                 --     0.3     0.3

          Comments: The September CPI is estimated to remain unchanged at 0.1%, 

while the CPI excluding food and energy is estimated to give a 0.2% 

reading, a small dip from the 0.3% seen in both August and July.  

            Imports Price Index (index) 

Friday, October 11 at 8:30 a.m. EST                        Actual:        

                    Median                            Sep19  Aug19 Jul19     

Imports:              0.0                            --     -0.5   0.2

          Comments: The imports price index is projected to flatten at 0.0% 

after falling by 0.5% in August. This continued decline is likely a 

result of trade uncertainty. 

  Exports Price Index

Friday. October 11 at 8:30 a.m. EST 

                                                          Actual:        

                    Median                            Sep19  Aug19 Jul19    

Exports               0.0                             --     -0.6   0.2

          Comments: Exports are looking to flatten after a -0.6% drop in August.

  Michigan Sentiment Index

Friday, October 11 at 10:00 a.m. EST                                  

                                                          Actual:        

                    Median                            Octp  Sepf  Septp    

Sentiment            92.0                              --    93.2  92.0 

          Comments: The preliminary Michigan Consumer Sentiment for October is 

expected to give a reading of 92.0 after the final September number of 

93.2.  

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

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