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US private sector adds fewer jobs than expected in July
Private sector employment in the US grew less than expected in July amid a shortage of workers, according to the latest figures from the ADP.
Carlyle given more time to consider Vectura offer
Private equity firm Carlyle said on Wednesday that it has been given more time consider whether to go ahead with an offer for Vectura, after it agreed to be bought by US tobacco company Philip Morris in a £1bn deal.
Eurozone retail sales grow a little less than expected in June
Eurozone retail sales rose a little less than expected in June as stores reopened, according to figures released on Wednesday by Eurostat.
China services sector blasts past expectations in July
China’s services sector was more than buoyant in July, with data released overnight on Wednesday blasting past market expectations.
UK manufacturing growth slows in July amid stretched supply chains
UK manufacturing growth slowed in July amid supply chain issues and staff shortages, according to a survey released on Monday.
Eurozone factory growth eases in July but remains strong
Growth in the eurozone manufacturing sector eased a little in July but remained strong, according to a survey released on Monday.
China manufacturing growth slows in July
China’s manufacturing growth slowed in July, partly due to higher product prices, according to figures released on Monday.