Markets (US) eco data on Friday were few and mostly second tier. US August import and export price data were softer than expected. The Michigan consumer confidence was slightly better than expected (69 from 67.9). The inflation expectations subindices (1-y 2.7% from 2.8%, LT 3.1% from 3.0%) also didn’t add much to the Fed easing […]
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