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Wednesday preview: China and US factory PMIs, German CPI in the spotlight
Investors' attention at the start of March was likely to be on a raft of factory sector surveys from several of the world's largest economies covering the month of February.
Europe close: Stocks end February on a mixed note
European stocks finished the month of February on a mixed note following the release of stronger-than-expected readings on inflation out of France and Spain, raising expectations of further rate hikes from the European Central Bank.
US consumer confidence slips unexpectedly in February, Conference Board says
Consumer confidence slipped back unexpectedly in February as expectations for jobs, incomes and business conditions all soured, the results of a survey found.
Slight dip in February Chicago PMI
Factory sector activity in the Chicago area slipped a tad in February, although the details were apparently less glum.
US house prices fall more quickly than expected in January, S&P says
House price gains in the US continued to slow at the end of 2022, the results of two closely followed surveys showed.
US visible trade deficit increases modestly in January
America's shortfall on trade in goods with the rest of the world increased at the start of 2023.