©2015 Bloomberg News NX19KZ6LUTZ1 (Bloomberg) — Household spending rose less than forecast in September, showing the biggest part of the U.S. economy ended a strong quarter on a weak note. Purchases increased 0.1 percent, the smallest gain since January, after rising 0.4 percent in August, Commerce Department figures showed Friday

published Jan 31st 2017, 3:03 pm, by Jeremy Herron (Bloomberg) —The dollar extended its worst month since March as the Trump administration reiterated its preference for a weaker American currency. Stocks capped a fourth loss as an afternoon comeback fell short, while gold and Treasuries gained on haven bids. The