US DATA: Sept Monster Index fell 3 points, or 1.9%, to 153 vs 156 in
Aug, but was+3.4% from the index level of 148 in Sept 2011. Unlike the
nearly across-the-board increases in August, the month/month movements
in the industries detailed in the report were more mixed. On a
year/year basis, the retail and construction sectors posted the largest
gains, while not surprisingly, the public administration sector posted
the sharpest year/year decline. See MNI main wire.