Economic News
Catalan nationalists declare independence
The Catalan parliament has voted to declare independence from Spain as Mariano Rajoy's government prepares to introduce direct rule in the region.
University of Michigan consumer confidence index revised slightly lower
Readings for a key gauge of US consumer confidence in October were revised a tad lower, but it nevertheless remained at one of its loftiest levels ever.
US economy grows more than expected in Q3
The US economy grew more than expected in the third quarter, according to the first estimate released by the Commerce Department on Friday.
Saudi Aramco overseas IPO only one 'option', finance minister says
Saudi Aramco’s initial public offering may not be happening after all, following comments by state finance minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan in which he said the flotation was only one ‘option’.
Catalan nationalists call for vote on starting independence process
Catalonia's main nationalist parties have brought a bill to the floor of the regional parliament calling for the start of a procedure to declare independence.
German import prices jump in September
The cost of goods purchased overseas by Germans jumped last month.
Spanish retail sales grow more quickly than expected in September
Spanish retail sales accelerated more quickly than expected in September.
'No alternative' to Article 155 in Catalonia, Spanish PM says
Spanish prime minister Mariano Rajoy has delivered a passionate speech to senators in Madrid defending the suspension of Catalan autonomy.
CMA to investigate hotel booking sites
The Competition and Markets Authority has announced plans to investigate hotel booking sites to find out whether customers are being misled.