US DATA: Nov KC Fed mfg survey: “the survey revealed that growth in
Tenth District manufacturing activity eased slightly in November, but
expectations for future months remained relatively solid. Factory
activity in the region grew slightly slower in November than in the
previous two months, and price pressures eased a bit, but capital
spending plans were generally solid, and many firms planned
to add workers in coming months as well.” New orders -4 vs +3,
employment +2 vs +12.