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Large firms reported 11.5 percent capital expenditure growth for the April-June period. The Bank of Japan survey also recorded improved business conditions across manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors.
americanbanker.comThe figure exceeded the 11.0 percent estimate and the 3.3 percent reading from the prior quarter.
Large Non-Manufacturing Index held steady at 37, matching the prior quarter and slightly above the 36 estimate. Its outlook slipped to 28 from 29.
Small Manufacturers Index increased to 9 from 7, beating the 4 estimate. Small Manufacturers Outlook edged up to 2 from 4. Small Non-Manufacturing Index fell to 15 from 16, while its outlook remained at 8.
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ForbesFederal investigators have traced iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms to Taco Bell locations in five states as a potential source. Michigan has recorded 4,312 confirmed cases and 102 hospitalizations as of July 16.
americanbanker.comA Federal Reserve official stated that current policy settings allow responses to incoming economic information. The remarks offered no specific projections or rate commitments.
washingtonpost.comMajor U.S. indexes ended Friday lower after chipmakers and other AI-related companies fell. The S&P 500 dropped 0.5 percent while the Nasdaq composite declined 1.2 percent.