International Economic
Chinese export growth undershoots in June, but import volumes hold up
China's foreign trade surplus widened a tad last month, chiefly as a result of slower export growth, but the underlying picture was somewhat better, some economists judged.
US CPI gains slow further in June
Cost of living increases in the States continued to ebb last month, including at the so-called 'core' level.
Bank of Canada hikes rates by 25 basis points
The Bank of Canada lifted interest rates on Wednesday by 25 basis points to 5% - the highest level in 22 years.
Bitcoin hovers around $31,000 with an eye on U.S. inflation
Cryptocurrencies rise moderately on Wednesday. Bitcoin (BTC) soars around 0. 3% and manages to climb to $30,700, while Ethereum (ETH) follows in its wake and is approaching $1,900.
US small business confidence edges up in June, NFIB says
Small businesses in the US grew more confident in June, the results of a closely followed survey revealed.
China moves to support property lending, more measures anticipated
Chinese authorities moved to buttress property developers by pressuring lenders to extend outstanding short-term loans.
German business sentiment deteriorates more than expected
German business sentiment deteriorated more than expected in July, according to a survey released on Tuesday by the ZEW Center for European Economic Research in Mannheim.
Cryptos rise; Bitcoin, at $30,000, awaits U.S. CPI
There are rises in the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin (BTC) has rallied more than 1% in the last 24 hours and manages to climb to $30,600, while Ethereum (ETH) follows in its wake by climbing to close to $1,900.
German inflation rebound confirmed for June
German inflation rose in June, official final data confirmed on Tuesday, after a series of falls in previous months.
Fed's Daly, Mester guide towards more interest rate hikes
Two top US central bank officials guided towards more tightening moves in 2023.
Cryptos fall; Bitcoin, at $30,000, awaits news from BlackRock
There´s been a downturn in the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin (BTC) has fallen 0. 6% in the last 24 hours and manages to maintain the $30,000 level, while Ethereum (ETH) has dropped another 0. 6% and fallen to $1,850. The two main cryptos in the market have lost nearly 2% and 6% in the last seven days.
Eurozone investor sentiment deteriorates more than expected
Investor sentiment in the eurozone deteriorated more than expected in July, according to a survey released on Monday.
China producer prices slump in June
Producer prices in China slumped again in June, according to figures released on Monday by the National Bureau of Statistics, fuelling concerns about deflation.
US non-farm payrolls rise by 209,000 in June
Tightness in the US jobs market eased during the previous month, as companies took on the fewest workers since December 2020.
Cryptos suffer as they fear a tougher Fed; Bitcoin falls to $30,000
Falls in the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin (BTC) drops 2% in the last 24 hours and is close to $30,000, a level it briefly lost. For its part, Ethereum (ETH) falls 3. 5% and drops below $1,900.
German industrial production dips unexpectedly in May
German May industrial production fell by more than expected in a further sign that a key sector of Europe's biggest economy was stagnating.
US job openings fall in May, but quits rate moves up
The number of job openings at US companies fell further in May, yet Americans were confident enough to risk switching jobs at an increased pace.
Weekly US jobless claims rise roughly as expected
Jobless claims in the US rose as expected during the previous week.
US services sector activity rebounds in June, PMIs show
Activity in the US services sector rebounded last month, led by increased production and new orders, the results of a closely followed survey revealed.
US job cut announcements halve in June, Challenger says
Layoff announcements in the States fell sharply last month with job cuts slowing especially sharply among automotive, entertainment and technology companies, the results of a closely followed survey showed.