International Economic
Fed's Waller sounds 'hawkish' note on outlook for rates
A top US central bank official said he could support a further 25 basis point interest rate hike at the 13-14 June policy meeting, depending on how the economic data came in between now and then.
German business sentiment deteriorates in May - Ifo
German business sentiment deteriorated in May, according to a survey released on Wednesday by the Ifo Institute.
Cryptos fall; Bitcoin loses $27,000 and continues without a clear direction
Downward movements in the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin (BTC) drops 2% in the last 24 hours and remains close to losing $26,700, while Ethereum (ETH) falls 2% as well and stands at $1,820.
US new home sales rise more quickly than expected in May
Sales of newly built homes in the US increased by more than expected last month, even if from a lower than anticipated base.
Activity in US services sector accelerates in May, but slips in manufacturing
Services sector activity in the US picked up by surprise last month, even as that in manufacturing shrank unexpectedly, the results of two surveys revealed.
Cryptos rebound; Bitcoin, at $27,200 and worried about the debt ceiling
There´s been a rebound in the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin (BTC) has currently dropped 0. 3%, but has gained nearly 2% in the last 24 hours and is up above $27,200. For its part, Ethereum (ETH), follows the same trajectory: right now it falls, but the rises of the last 24 hours are close to 3% and place it above $1,855.
Eurozone growth slows in may - PMI survey
Eurozone business activity slowed more than expected in May as services slipped slightly and the manufacturing sector slowdown continued, according to initial survey results released on Tuesday.
Fed's Bullard calls for two more 25bp interest rate hikes in 2023
A top US central bank official made the case for two more 25 basis point interest rate hikes in 2023.
EZ March construction output falls 2.4%
Construction output in the euro area fell by 2. 4% month-on-month in March, compared with a revised 1. 7% increase in February, according to official data released by the European Union on Monday.
Cryptocurrency jitters; Bitcoin could test the $25,000 mark
Cryptocurrencies start the week with trepidation. Bitcoin (BTC) has retreated slightly, dropping 0. 8% in the last 24 hours and falling below $26,900. For its part, Ethereum (ETH) follows a similar pattern and drops 0. 37% in the last 24 hours to $1,810.
China holds rates for ninth consecutive month
China kept its benchmark lending rates unchanged for the ninth month in a row on Monday, in line with forecasts.
Fed's Powell says no decisions about need for further hikes has been taken
The head of the US central bank left the door open to a pause in interest rate hikes at its next policy meeting, even as he noted that inflation from the services sector was persistent.
Republican debt ceiling negotiators walk out of White House meeting
Republican lawmakers walked out of negotiations to raise the government debt ceiling at a closed door meeting at the White House.
Germany producer price rises cool in April
Producer prices in Germany saw their smallest year-on-year increase in more than two years in April, according to data released on Friday morning, adding to hopes of cooling eurozone inflation.
McCarthy says vote on debt ceiling increase or suspension may come during following week
Lawmakers in the US may vote on a deal to lift or suspend the government's debt ceiling as soon as the following week, a top Republican said.
Fed's Logan doesn´t see enough reasons yet for a rate pause in June
A top US central bank official cast her ballot in favour of a further rate hike at the Federal Reserve's 14 June meeting.
Weekly US jobless claims drop by more than expected
The number of people filing for jobless claims dropped by more than expected during the previous week.
Philly Fed index improves by more than expected in May
The slowdown in manufacturing in the US mid-Atlantic region eased by more than expected in May, the results of a closely followed survey showed.
US housing starts register slight rise in April, permits dip
Homebuilding activity in the States rose a bit last month, but from a lower than expected base.
McCarthy expects US government debt default to be avoided
A top Republican leader voiced confidence that the United States government would avoid a debt default.