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US retail sales grow by less than anticipated in June
Retail sales volumes in the U. S. grew by less than expected last month.
ECB's Visco says inflation may come down more quickly than anticipated
Euro area inflation may come down faster than the European Central Bank's predictions, the head of Italy's monetary authority.
Bitcoin falls; the Ripple Effect dissipates and drops below $30,000
New falls in the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin (BTC) drops about 1% and falls below $30,000, while Ethereum (ETH) retreats half a point more and is currently trying to maintain the $1,900 level.
J.P.Morgan reiterates 'underweight' on euro area stocks
Equity strategists at J. P. Morgan reiterated their 'underweight' stance towards Eurozone equities and sounded a "cautious" note on the outlook for China, a key driver of activity in the region.
Empire State index retreats slightly in July
Factory sector activity in the jurisdiction of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York softened a tad less than expected in July.
EU to probe Microsoft's bundling of Teams with Office
Microsoft will face an official antitrust investigation by the European Union (EU) next week, it was reported on Monday, making for the software giant's first such probe in Brussels in 15 years.
Few movements in cryptos; experts anticipate a calm week
Few movements in cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin (BTC) trades cautiously at $30,200, while Ethereum (ETH) has risen moderately at $1,930.
China Q2 GDP misses expectations
China's second-quarter gross domestic product grew by 6. 3% year on year, missing expectations, according to official data published on Monday.
US import prices were little changed in June
The cost of imported goods was little changed in June.
Consumer confidence jumps as inflation cools, jobs stable, University of Michigan says
Consumer sentiment in the U. S. hit a nearly two-year high in July, the results of a closely followed survey revealed.
EZ trade deficit slashed in May
The eurozone almost wiped out its trade deficit in May, according to data published on Friday, as exports of chemicals and machinery picked up imported energy products fell.
Fed's Waller calls for two more rate hikes, perhaps one
One of the U. S. Federal Reserve's top officials called for two more interest rate hikes before the end of the year.
Friday preview: U.S. Q2 bank results, consumer confidence in the spotlight
Investors' attention at the end of the week would be trained be on quarterly results due out from U. S. banking heavyweights Citigroup, J. P. Morgan, and Wells Fargo.
Cryptos soar after Ripple's partial victory against the SEC
There´s a revolution in the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin (BTC) rebounds 3% to $31,300, while Ethereum (ETH) rises 7% and climbs to $2,000. The market's market capitalization has soared 6. 2% in the past 24 hours to $1. 26 trillion, with Bitcoin setting new yearly highs at $31,814. The culprit? Ripple (XRP).
FTC probing OpenAI over consumer protection concerns
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched an investigation into artificial intelligence (AI) company OpenAI over allegations of violating consumer protection laws and jeopardising personal reputations and data, it was reported on Thursday.
US initial jobless claims unexpectedly fall
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, according to data released on Thursday by the Labor Department.
US producer prices ease in June
Producer price inflation in the US eased more than expected in June, according to figures released on Thursday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
IEA trims global oil demand forecasts
The International Energy Agency trimmed its forecasts for global oil demand on Thursday, on the back of "persistent" macroeconomic headwinds.
Eurozone industrial production ticks higher
Industrial production across the Eurozone nudged higher in May, official data showed on Thursday.
Cryptos ignore the US CPI; Bitcoin moves away from $31,000
The cryptocurrency market falls on Thursday. Bitcoin (BTC) has dropped 1% and stands at $30,400, sensibly far from $31,000, while Ethereum (ETH) retreats 0. 9% to $1,870 after touching $1,900.