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Washington says China’s rare-earth deliveries are falling short of its trade commitments, InvestingLive reports, citing the Financial Times. U.S. officials put fulfilment at about two-thirds; Beijing disputes that assessment. The reported truce runs through January 10, 2027. The practical test is whether export approvals bring more material to manufacturers, rather than another diplomatic assurance.

U.S. initial jobless claims fell to 189,000 in the week ending October 31, while continuing claims rose to 1,718,000 for the earlier week ending October 24, InvestingLive reports. The initial-claims four-week average also declined, suggesting limited layoff pressure. Rising continuing claims temper that picture: people already receiving benefits may be taking longer to find work. Both series are seasonally adjusted and subject to revision.

U.S. services growth softened in October, but hiring improved, InvestingLive reports from the ISM survey. The new-orders index fell to 55.9 from 59.8 and business activity eased to 53.8 from 56.5. Employment rose to 51.4 from 50.1. Prices paid edged down to 73.0 from 74.0 but remained elevated. The combination points to continuing expansion with less momentum, while persistent input-cost pressure complicates the inflation outlook.

U.S. factory orders rose 1.8% in September to $677.2 billion, the Census Bureau reports. Transportation equipment led the increase, while nondurable orders also grew. Durable-goods growth was revised to 1.9% from 1.8%. The figures are seasonally adjusted but do not remove price changes.

U.S. construction spending fell 1.9% in September, driven by a 5.5% drop in private residential spending, InvestingLive reports from Census Bureau data. Private nonresidential spending rose 1.1%, providing a partial offset. August’s gain was revised to 2.0% from +0.9%. The figures measure dollar spending at seasonally adjusted annual rates, so the decline does not isolate changes in building activity from prices.

U.S. manufacturing expanded faster in October: the ISM PMI rose to 55.5 from 54.5, above market expectations of 54.6, Trading Economics reports. Production climbed to 59.0 from 56.7, while employment growth eased. The prices index fell to 75.2 from 77.9 but remained elevated. Demand linked to AI, data centers and infrastructure supported activity, while tariffs, supply constraints and cautious spending continued to burden broader business conditions.