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EC revises objections against Apple payment policies
The European Commission raised revised objections with consumer technology giant Apple on Tuesday, over concerns around its App Store rules for music streaming providers.
US consumer confidence slips unexpectedly in February, Conference Board says
Consumer confidence slipped back unexpectedly in February as expectations for jobs, incomes and business conditions all soured, the results of a survey found.
Slight dip in February Chicago PMI
Factory sector activity in the Chicago area slipped a tad in February, although the details were apparently less glum.
US house prices fall more quickly than expected in January, S&P says
House price gains in the US continued to slow at the end of 2022, the results of two closely followed surveys showed.
US visible trade deficit increases modestly in January
America's shortfall on trade in goods with the rest of the world increased at the start of 2023.
Spanish, French inflation rise in February
French and Spanish inflation rose in February, according to preliminary figures released on Tuesday, putting more pressure on the European Central Bank to hike rates.
Bitcoin and cryptos fall; the market fears a tougher Fed
Bearish turn in the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin (BTC) falls 0. 5% in the last 24 hours and is below $23,300, while Ethereum (ETH) accumulates losses close to 1% and is once again moving away from $1,700 ($1,620).
US pending home sales jump past forecasts in January
Pending home sales in the US jumped at the start of 2023 thanks to the drop in mortgage rates around the turn of the year.
US durable goods orders fall by more than expected in January
Orders for goods made last more than three years shrank by more than expected during the previous month as the surge in jet orders seen at the end of 2022 reversed.
Eurozone economic sentiment steady in February
Eurozone economic sentiment was steady in February, according to a survey released on Monday by the European Commission.
Somewhat pessimistic rises in cryptocurrencies after US inflation figure
Bullish tone in cryptocurrencies to start the week. Bitcoin (BTC) rallies 1% in the last hours to over $23,400, while Ethereum (ETH) soars 2. 2% and remains at $1,600.
Fed's Mester says 'a little more' needs to be done on rates
A top US central bank official said a little more remained to be done with interest rates in order for inflation to be brought under control.
US new home sales rebound unexpectedly in January
New home selling activity in the US picked up at the start of 2023, but some economists believed the burst of activity would prove short-lived.
Americans splash out with abandon in January
American consumers splashed out with abandon at the start of 2023.
US consumer confidence edges past forecasts in February, University of Michigan says
Consumer confidence in the US improved for a third consecutive month, boosted by an improved short-run outlook for the economy, the results of a closely followed survey revealed.
UK unveils fresh round of sanctions against Russia
The UK government has marked the first anniversary of war in Ukraine by announcing further sanctions against Russia.
Cryptos face more volatility; Bitcoin falls below $24,000 again
The volatility in the cryptocurrency market continues. As soon as it rose, Bitcoin (BTC) fell again by a remarkable 2% to stand again below $24,000. Ethereum (ETH), meanwhile, dropped less (-0. 7%), but is moving away from $1,700 ($1,650).
German economy shrinks by more than expected
The German economy shrunk by more than expected in the last three months of 2022, official data showed on Friday, increasing the prospect of the country falling into recession.
US Q4 GDP growth revised a tad lower to 2.7%
The US economy expanded at a slightly slower pace at the end of 2022 than previously thought, but price pressures were greater.
Weekly US jobless claims dip
The US jobs market remained tight, the latest weekly jobless claims data showed.