Oct. 3:
Comments from various Federal Reserve officials on Monday suggest that we are likely at or very near the level that is sufficiently restrictive to bringing inflation back to its 2% target and that the central bank will keep rates up for some time.
Manufacturing sees highest outlook in 10 months
Yesterday’s ISM manufacturing PMI for September rose to 49.0 from 47.6 in August, the highest level since November 2022. Any number over 50 indicates an outlook for growth in the national manufacturing sector.
State of the market
This morning, the Dow traded down. Relative to Monday morning, Treasury yields were up.
Economic calendar
Tuesday, Oct. 3
Wednesday, Oct. 4
- ADP Employment Report
- ISM Services PMI
- Factory Orders
Thursday, Oct. 5
- Trade Balance Report
- Weekly Initial Jobless Claims
Friday, Oct. 6
- Monthly Employment Report
- Consumer Credit
Treasury calendar
There are no auctions of Treasury notes or bonds this week.
By Mike Kraft, Executive Director and Commercial Real Estate Treasurer for Commercial Banking