US economy on track for soft landing as consumer spending remained resilient

A slew of economic reports on Tuesday showed the US economy feeling the strain from the sharp slowdown in the housing sector, while offering very tentative hopes that inflation pressures could be easing.

The news came as Japan announced a stronger-than-expected 2 per cent annualised growth rate for the third quarter, raising the prospect of a second interest rate rise there.

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