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Cryptos lethargic; Bitcoin falls below the $27,000 mark again
Cryptocurrencies start the week in negative territory. Bitcoin (BTC) has dropped more than 1% in the latest trading day and falls below $27,000, while Ethereum (ETH) follows suit and drops to $1,870.
Germany posts surprise trade surplus rise in April
Germany reported an unexpected month-on-month trade surplus rise in April after an increase in exports, according to official data published on Monday.
Activity in China's services sector picks up in May
Activity in China’s services sector unexpectedly picked up in May, according to a survey released on Monday.
FTSE 100 movers: Miners shine, gas stockpiles hit utilities
Heavily-weighted miners were the top performers as copper prices rose, with Antofagasta, Anglo American, Glencore and Rio Tinto all higher on Friday.
US payrolls rise far more than expected in May
The US economy created far more jobs than expected in May, according to figures released on Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, but analysts suggested that a moderation in wage growth could allow the Federal Reserve to skip a rate hike this month.
Cryptos rally; Bitcoin recovers $27,000 and focuses on the Fed
Cryptocurrencies regain some bullish sentiment on Friday. Bitcoin (BTC) rises 1% in the last 24 hours and regains $27,000, while Ethereum (ETH) increases to $1,880.
US manufacturing sector contracts again in May - ISM
The US manufacturing sector contracted in May for the seventh month in a row, according to data released on Thursday.
US private sector adds more jobs than expected in May
Private sector employment in the US rose more than expected in May, according to data from ADP on Thursday.
US initial jobless claims rise a little less than expected
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose a little less than expected last week, according to data released on Thursday by the Labor Department.
Falling energy prices help soften eurozone inflation in May
Inflation in the euro area looked to have decreased in May, according to a flash estimate on Thursday, to 6. 1% from 7. 0% in the prior month.
Cryptos are not recovering; there´s concern about the Fed's possible change of course
Cryptocurrencies are not recovering. Bitcoin (BTC) continues to falls after dropping 1. 2% in the last 24 hours and sinking below $26,800. For its part, ethereum (ETH) falls 0. 7% and is trying to consolidate at the $1,850 level.
China Caixin PMI shows surprise jump in May
Factory activity in China showed an unexpected jump to growth in May from decline, according to a private sector survey published on Thursday, as demand and production improved.