Economic Indicators

Weaker economy to weigh on metals: Moodys

Base metal price outlook weaker, precious metals stronger

By James Langton |August 17, 2023

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Fed minutes: Too-high inflation, still a threat, could require more rate hikes

Policymakers said they "need to see more data" to be sure inflation pressures are abating

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |August 16, 2023

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U.K. inflation falls to 17-month low but unlikely to derail another interest rate rise

Annual rate falls to 6.8% largely driven by lower energy prices, according to Office for National Statistics

By Pan Pylas, The Associated Press |August 16, 2023

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Wholesale sales, excluding petroleum products, oilseeds and grains, down in June

Wholesale sales of selected products down 2.8% to $80.5 billion in June, with ag products leading way with 19.4% drop

By The Canadian Press |August 16, 2023

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