Macro Briefing: 27 September 2017

Fed Chair Yellen says rate hikes will continue despite low inflation: Reuters
President Trump expected to unveil new tax plan: Politico
US Consumer Confidence Index slips in Aug after hurricanes: USA Today
New US home sales fall to 8-month low in August: MarketWatch
Richmond Fed Mfg Index rises in September: Richmond Fed
Gallup’s US economic confidence index held steady last week: Gallup
Global growth improved in Q2 and Q3 outlook is upbeat: FocusEconomics