A goods-and-labor day pointed to softer prices with steady demand. Europe’s surplus widened as imports fell. U.S. job openings rose. Mexico’s inflation re-accelerated. China’s deflation pulse lingered in producer prices. Oil drew again, easing headline risks. United States Small-business optimism improved to 99.0. JOLTS openings rose to 7.67 million. That is still tight. Redbook slowed […]
