The U.S. dollar edged up marginally, rebounding from lower levels despite disappointing data on consumer confidence and building permits.The dollar index advanced to 96.73, gaining about 0.14%, rising from a low of 96.45.According to a report from the Conference Board, U.S. consumer confidence unexpectedly decreased in the month of March. The Conference Board said its consumer confidence index dro...
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May 08, 2026 15:50 ET Manufacturing and services sector survey results and labor market data from main economies were the highlight on the economics news front this week. Factory orders and jobs report dominated the news flow in the U.S. Similarly, industrial production data from German garnered attention in Europe. In Asia, purchasing managers’ survey results from China and the central bank decision from Australia were in focus.