Currencies
Spanish CPI rises past forecasts in June
The cost of living in Spain increased more sharply than expected in July.
FX round-up: 10-month resistance area caps cable moves higher
Cable found it difficult on the last trading day of the week to break above the 10-month high seen earlier this month and on Thursday, with heavy selling seen on both occasions at 1. 3155.
US consumer sentiment deteriorates in July
Consumer sentiment in the US deteriorated in July, according to final figures from the University of Michigan.
US economy grows a little less than expected in Q2
The US economy grew a little less than expected in the second quarter, according to data released by the Commerce Department on Friday.
Hammond confirms UK preference for transitional Brexit deal
UK chancellor Philip Hammond has confirmed that the government’s Brexit negotiation team will seek a transitional deal which could be in place for up to three years after Britain leaves the EU.
French Q2 GDP rises by 0.5% in second quarter
Economic activity in the euro area's second largest economy benefitted from a boost to exports in the three months to June, leading some economists to raise their full-year forecasts for growth.
Obamacare repeal fails once again as McCain rebels
Donald Trump and Senate Republicans’ latest attempt to push through a 'skinny' version of an Obamacare repeal fell through once again on Thursday night, as three GOP senators rebelled against the bill.