Details from the ISM's non-manufacturing report for October 2015

  • Prior 56.9
  • Business activity 63.0 vs 59.5 exp. Prior 60.2
  • Employment 59.2 vs 58.3 prior
  • New orders 62.0 vs 56.7 prior
  • Prices paid 49.1 vs 48.4 prior

Strong numbers from non-manufacturing. USDJPY was softer down towards 121.20 but has been boosted back up to 121.45. US stocks have gone negative but have clawed some back on the release

Inventories building would be a concern if there was a lack of activity

ISM non-manufacturing details

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ISM non-mfg PMI