U.S. Economy

• Sales of new homes in the U.S. in August reached the highest level in six years. Bloomberg
• The growth in the U.S. economy during the second quarter was revised higher. The result was the second highest rate since 2006. The Wall Street Journal

Around the World

• The U.S. dollar continues to trade higher against major currencies The New York Times
• Inflation slips lower in Japan despite the Bank of Japan continuing in its efforts to drive it higher MarketWatch
• Manufacturing in China rebounded this month, but employment fell to a five year low Reuters
• All eyes are on the Germany economy, the core of the Eurozone International Business Times