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Euro area CPI inflation ebbs in July, but core prices stuck
The cost of living in the single currency bloc ebbed in July, but so-called core inflation proved a tad sticky.
Euro area GDP grows a bit more quickly than expected in Q2
The euro area's economy expanded a bit more quickly than anticipated during the second quarter.
Americans splash out in June but price growth ebbs
Americans took out from their savings again to finance increased spending at the end of the second quarter.
U.S. labour costs ebb in second quarter
The cost of labour in the States ebbed during the second quarter.
U.S. consumer confidence jumps in July, price expectations little changed
The American consumer grew more confident in July, the results of a closely followed survey revealed.
US durable goods orders surge in June, driven by Boeing
Orders for goods made to last for more than three years surged last month, driven by orders for civilian jets.
Weekly US jobless claims slip lower by surprise
The U. S. jobs market tightened slightly during the previous week, contrary to expectations.
ECB says inflation still set to remain too high for too long
The European Central Bank raised interest rates as expected, but judged that inflation was still set to remain too high for too long.
US goods trade deficit fall by more than expected in June
America's shortfall on trade in goods with the rest of the world narrowed by slightly more than expected last month.
US GDP grows 2.4% in second quarter, slightly ahead of forecasts
America's economy expanded a bit more quickly than anticipated over the second quarter.
Federal Reserve hikes rates, leaves door open to more tightening
The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates as expected on Wednesday and left the door open to further tightening if needed.
U.S. new home sales dip in June
New home sales in the U. S. undershot economists' forecasts by a large margin last month.
US open: Alphabet and Boeing please, banks wanted
US stocks were trading on a mixed note on Wednesday as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the Federal Reserve later in the session and a mixed batch of earnings releases.
US house prices rise in May, S&P says
Home prices in the U. S. rose in May, led by gains in the largest cities, the results of a closely watched survey showed.
US consumer confidence jumps in July, price expectations dip
Consumer confidence in the U. S. jumped in July, breaking out of the sideways range that had been seen throughout much of the past year, the results of a survey showed.
UK manufacturers more positive, but investment intentions weaken, CBI says
Britain's manufacturers grew more positive over the latest quarter, but investment intentions weakened as more companies complained of higher finance costs, a business lobby group said.
US private sector output slows in July, S&P Global says
Private sector output in the States slowed further in July, even as price pressures remained 'sticky', survey results showed.
UK economic growth nearly stalls in July, PMIs show
Activity levels in the UK's manufacturing and services sectors slowed sharply in July, closely followed survey results showed.
Activity in euro area services and at factories slows further in July
Activity levels in the single currency bloc's factory and services sectors slowed further in July, closely followed survey results showed.
Existing home sales slip in June due to a lack of supply, NAR says
The pace of existing home sales was softer than expected last month, but a leading business lobby group laid the blame at the feet of insufficient supply.