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Economic News
20 Dec
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US consumer confidence edges up in December, inflation expectations mixed

Consumer confidence in the US rose modestly, although inflation expectations were mixed, the results of a closely followed survey revealed.

20 Dec
No cheer for retailers ahead of Christmas, says CBI

UK retailers were struggling to find any cheer in the run up to Christmas as sales fell amid worries over rising costs next year, according to the Confederation of British Industry.

20 Dec
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Americans spend at steady clip in November, PCE prices miss forecasts

Americans continued to spend at a steady clip last month, while prices rose by a tad less than anticipated.

20 Dec
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UK car production plummets 30.1pc in November

UK car manufacturing fell 30. 1% last month to the worst November performance since 1980, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

20 Dec
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German PPI unexpectedly turns positive

The annual change in wholesale prices in Germany unexpectedly turned positive in November for the first time in 17 months, according to data from Destatis on Friday.

20 Dec
China leaves benchmark rates unchanged

China left benchmark lending rates unchanged at Friday’s monthly fixing, in line with expectations.

20 Dec
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UK retail sales rise less than expected in November

UK retail sales missed expectations in November, but borrowing figures came in better than expected, according to data released on Friday by the Office for National Statistics.