The IMF and World Bank meetings closed in Bangkok with warnings about high debt, energy shocks and financial risks tied to artificial intelligence.
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The Guam emergency declaration authorizes federal assistance after Super Typhoon Champi damaged power service and brought dangerous winds.
U.S. housing starts declined 2.6% in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.275 million, adding to signs of construction pressure.
The NAHB/Wells Fargo housing market index fell to 32 in September from 35 in August, signaling renewed pressure on new-home builders.
U.S. retail and food services sales rose 1.2% in August to $773.9 billion, adding evidence of resilient consumer demand before the Fed decision.
The Bladex Panama loan provides the sovereign borrower with up to $1 billion for general budgetary purposes through its finance ministry.
US consumer sentiment fell to 47.8 in early September, missing the 51.0 forecast as fuel costs and trade tensions pressured household expectations.
US core CPI rose 0.3% in August, exceeding the 0.2% forecast, while headline inflation increased 0.4% monthly and held at 3.4% annually.
US jobless claims totaled 206,000 in early September, staying near historically low levels as continuing claims eased to 1.774 million.
US producer inflation increased 0.4% in August and accelerated to 5.4% annually, slightly exceeding the 5.3% market forecast.