Indicating an unexpected acceleration in the pace of growth in the U.S. manufacturing sector, the Institute for Supply Management released a report on Thursday showing its index of activity in the sector rose to a nearly fourteen-year high in February. The ISM said its purchasing managers index climbed to 60.8. more...
The total number of building permits issued in New Zealand gained a seasonally adjusted 0.2 percent on month in January, Statistics New Zealand said on Friday - standing at 1,916. more...