Thursday, October 19, 2006

Quick Overview

  • The Philadelphia Federal Reserve's regional index of manufacturing fell from -.4 to -.7, weaker than expected.

  • The Conference Board's U.S. index of leading indicators was up 0.1% in September to 137.7. Five of the ten components showed positive gains.

  • YoY China's industrial production increased 16.1% in September.

  • Retail sales in the U.K. were down 0.4% in September.

  • The U.S. Energy Department said that underground supplies of natural gas were up 53 billion cubic feet to 3.442 trillion cubic feet. Supplies are up 13% YoY.

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