International Economic
Initial US jobless claims continue falling at 'relentless' pace
Initial weekly jobless claims in the US continued to slip lower at what one economist called a "relentless" pace.
US private payrolls surge by 978,000 in May
Private employers hired at an accelerated pace in May, driven by heightened demand amid a rapidly reopening US economy, but a lack of both workers and raw materials continued to weigh on the labour market's recovery.
EU carbon border costs to apply on steel, cement, power
The European Union plans to impose carbon emission costs on goods including steel, cement and electricity, reported Bloomberg late on Wednesday.
Israel opposition leaders form coalition to oust Netanyahu
Israel’s opposition leaders have agreed to form a government that would see Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ousted after 12 years in power.
Growth in eurozone services sector hits 3-year high
Growth in the eurozone services sector hit a three-year high in May as Covid-related restrictions eased, according to a survey released on Thursday.
China services growth slows in May - Caixin
Growth in China’s services sector slowed in May, according to a survey released on Thursday.