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Americans rein in spending in May, PCE inflation in line
Americans reined in their spending in May even as incomes grew more quickly than expected.
Consumer confidence sees broad-based rise in June, University of Michigan says
Consumer confidence in the US perked up in June amid a broad-based improvement across all demographic groups and price expectations retreated sharply.
UK life insurers' exposure to Thames Water is 'minimal', Citi says
Analysts at Citi pointed out on Thursday that the UK life insurance sector's direct exposure to Thames Water was "minimal".
China factory PMI edges up in June, growth in services slows
China factory activity continued to be muted in June as demand remained weak, although levels of output did rise, the results of a closely-followed survey revealed.
Euro area CPI inflation slows in June
Inflation pressures in the single currency bloc ebbed in June.
Weekly US jobless claims stage unexpected drop
The US jobs market registered their largest decline for 20 months, defying once again some economists' forecasts for further easing, , although the Juneteenth holiday may have been a factor.
German CPI reaccelerates in June, as expected
The cost of living in the euro area's largest economy picked up as expected in June.
US consumer confidence strengthens in June, recession concerns ease
Consumer confidence in the US bounced back led by younger Americans with fewer respondents expressing concern over a looming recession.
US new home sales jump past forecasts in May
New home sales in the US jumped past forecasts in May.
US durable goods orders jump past forecasts in May
Orders for goods made to last more than three years soared in May, even if the bulk of the growth was due to increased orders for civilian jets.
US factory activity shrinks in June, but services 'solid', PMIs show
Activity at US factories and in the services sector slowed in June, although it remained solid in the latter, the results of a survey showed.
Euro area June PMIs surprise sharply to the downside
Activity in euro area factory and services slowed significantly in June, the results of a batch of closely watched surveys revealed.
US unemployment claims were steady during latest week
There was scant change in the degree of tightness in the US jobs market last week.
Bank of England chooses to surprise, hikes by 50bp
The Bank of England went ahead and surprised financial markets with a half percentage point interest rate hike.
Swiss central bank ups interest rates, strikes hawkish tone
The Swiss National Bank increased the cost of borrowing for the fifth time on Thursday, as it looked to get inflation under control.
Fed's Powell reiterates nearly all FOMC members expect 'somewhat' more rate hikes
The head of the US central bank reiterated that the Federal Reserve remained "squarely focused" on its dual mandate of maximum employment and stable prices.
US housing starts jump past forecasts in May
New home construction easily outpaced economists' forecasts for last month, but some economists were wary.
German producer price gains ebb in June
Factory gate prices in the single currency area's largest economy dropped last month.
US homebuilder confidence jumps in June, NAHB says
Homebuilder confidence in the States moved back into positive territory for the first time in 11 months, helped by a dearth of housing inventory and improving supply chain efficiencies.
Fed's Barkin wants to return inflation to target 'relatively quickly'
A top Fed official said that he would be comfortable supporting further rate hikes if incoming data did not show slower demand returning inflation to 2% "relatively quickly".