US DATA: Nov KC Fed mfg index -6 vs -4 Oct and text says “manufacturing activity
eased further in November, while producers’ expectations were unchanged from
last month at modestly positive levels. Several contacts noted uncertainties
about the upcoming fiscal cliff, and a few producers cited delayed deliveries
and reduced orders from the East Coast as a result of the Hurricane Sandy. Price
indexes moderated slightly.” production -6, employment 0 vs -6 Oct, shipmbnts
and new orders less negative. See MNI Main wire.