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US consumer confidence little changed in September, University of Michigan says
Confidence among U. S. consumers was little changed in September, final results from a closely followed survey showed.
US personal spending rises in August, core PCE prices undershoot slightly
American consumers continued spending at a steady clip last month with price pressures continuing to ebb alongside.
Euro area CPI eases sharply in September
The cost of living in the single currency bloc eased sharply in September.
German unemployment holds steady at 5.7%
The jobless rate in Germany held steady in September but the number of people in unemployment rose less than expected.
French inflation unexpectedly slows in September
French inflation unexpectedly slowed in September, official data showed on Friday, as food prices started to moderate.
German retail sales record shock fall in August
German retail sales recorded an unexpected month-on-month 1. 2% fall in August, well below forecasts of a 0. 5% rise, official data released on Friday showed.
US jobless claims little changed during latest week
Jobless insurance claims numbers in the U. S. were little changed during the past week, possibly reflecting companies' continued efforts to retain workers.
German inflation falls to lowest levels since start of Ukraine war
Germany's inflation rate looked set to decrease to 4. 5% in September, marking the lowest level seen since the onset of the war in Ukraine, according to provisional figures from the country’s federal statistical office on Thursday.
German GDP forecast to contract by 0.6% this year
Germany’s economy is on course to contract this year, a group of leading economists warned on Thursday.
Eurozone economic sentiment deteriorates again in September
Economic sentiment in the eurozone deteriorated again in September, according to a survey released on Thursday.
US durable goods orders rise slightly in September
Orders for durable goods rose slightly last month, alongside a sharp rise in those for so-called core capital goods, which are considered a good lead indicator for business investment.
US DOJ steps up probe into Credit Suisse, UBS over Russian sanctions
The US Department of Justice has reportedly stepped up its probe into Credit Suisse and UBS over suspected compliance failures that allowed Russian clients to evade sanctions.
Cryptos suffer on the prospect of a tougher Fed and stronger dollar
The cryptocurrency market remains under pressure. Bitcoin (BTC) is moderately declining and is just above $26,200, while Ethereum (ETH) is unable to regain $1,600.
German confidence weakens as consumers increase savings - GfK
German consumer confidence weakened more than expected this month, data from market research company GfK revealed on Wednesday, as elevated interest rates cause people to hide money away in savings accounts.
US consumer confidence falls for a second straight month in September
Americans' short-term confidence fell back for a second consecutive month in September amid the recent increase in petrol prices and weakness in the stock market.
US new home sales fall by more than expected in August
New home selling activity in the U. S. slowed last month, even as the supply of houses available to be sold increased.
US house prices pick back up in July
House price gains in the U. S. picked up in July, the results of two surveys showed.
Strong bonds and dollar put Bitcoin and cryptos under pressure
There are moderate movements in the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin (BTC) rallies 0. 6% in the last 24 hours and manages to hold at $26,200, while Ethereum (ETH) follows in its wake, although it fails to regain $1,600.
Government shutdown would be "credit negative" for US, says Moody's
A government shutdown would be "credit negative" for the US economy, warned Moody's Investors Service in a report late Monday.
Germany business confidence falls again - Ifo
German business morale declined for the tenth consecutive month in September, adding to the list of data showing Europe's biggest economy was struggling to shake off high inflation, according to data from the Ifo institute's monthly survey.