International Economic
Euro area CPI inflation ebbs in July, but core prices stuck
The cost of living in the single currency bloc ebbed in July, but so-called core inflation proved a tad sticky.
Euro area GDP grows a bit more quickly than expected in Q2
The euro area's economy expanded a bit more quickly than anticipated during the second quarter.
Cryptos falter; Bitcoin heads for a negative monthly close
The cryptocurrency market faces the last session of July, mixed. Bitcoin (BTC) rallies moderately in the last 24 hours and is close to $29,400, while Ethereum (ETH) drops about 0. 5% and is below $1,870.
Chinese manufacturing sector contracts again in July
The Chinese manufacturing sector contracted in July for the fourth month in a row, according to data released on Monday by the National Bureau of Statistics.
Americans splash out in June but price growth ebbs
Americans took out from their savings again to finance increased spending at the end of the second quarter.
U.S. labour costs ebb in second quarter
The cost of labour in the States ebbed during the second quarter.
U.S. consumer confidence jumps in July, price expectations little changed
The American consumer grew more confident in July, the results of a closely followed survey revealed.
Cryptos fall again; Bitcoin drops 4% in July
Cryptocurrencies are back in the red. Bitcoin (BTC) lost positions, around 1%, and has dropped to $29,200, while Ethereum (ETH) has fallen 0. 9% and moved away from $1,900.
German economy stagnates in second quarter
The German economy stagnated in the three months to June, according to figures released by Destatis on Friday.
Bank of Japan makes shock change to bond yield policy
The Bank of Japan on Friday maintained negative interest rates but said it would now allow “greater flexibility” in its target range for 10-year government bond yields.
Europe to probe Microsoft's bundling of Teams with Office 365
The European Commission opened a formal investigation into Microsoft on Thursday, to assess whether the tech giant had violated EU competition rules.
US durable goods orders surge in June, driven by Boeing
Orders for goods made to last for more than three years surged last month, driven by orders for civilian jets.
Weekly US jobless claims slip lower by surprise
The U. S. jobs market tightened slightly during the previous week, contrary to expectations.
ECB says inflation still set to remain too high for too long
The European Central Bank raised interest rates as expected, but judged that inflation was still set to remain too high for too long.
US goods trade deficit fall by more than expected in June
America's shortfall on trade in goods with the rest of the world narrowed by slightly more than expected last month.
US GDP grows 2.4% in second quarter, slightly ahead of forecasts
America's economy expanded a bit more quickly than anticipated over the second quarter.
Cryptos rise after Fed; the market interprets that there will be no more rate hikes
The cryptocurrency market rises on Thursday. Bitcoin (BTC) soars about 1. 2% in the last 24 hours and is back at $29,500, while Ethereum (ETH) rebounds about 2% and is approaching $1,900.
German consumer sentiment set to stabilise - GfK
German consumer sentiment is expected to stabilise in August amid hopes of a decline in inflation, according to a survey released on Thursday by market research group GfK.
Federal Reserve hikes rates, leaves door open to more tightening
The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates as expected on Wednesday and left the door open to further tightening if needed.
U.S. new home sales dip in June
New home sales in the U. S. undershot economists' forecasts by a large margin last month.