Dollar Rises After Data Eases Growth Fears
Barronsยท2025-09-19 08:11
Group 1 - The dollar is rising due to stronger U.S. economic data, alleviating concerns about a weak economic outlook, especially in the labor market [1][2] - Initial jobless claims decreased by 33,000 to 231,000, which is below the expected 240,000, indicating a more robust labor market [2] - The Philadelphia Fed's manufacturing activity index increased to 23.2 in September, significantly surpassing the forecast of 2.0, contributing to a positive sentiment regarding the U.S. economic outlook [2]