International Economic
Gold and oil prices jump on geopolitical unrest
Commodity prices continued to rise on Friday, as tensions escalated across the Middle East.
China leaves benchmark rates unchanged
China's central bank left the cost of borrowing unchanged on Friday, as the country’s economy showed signs of stabilising.
German producer prices suffer worst year-on-year drop on record
German producer prices suffered their worst year-on-year fall in September since records began in 1949, according to figures released by Destatis on Friday.
US existing home sales dip in September
Existing home sales in the U. S. exceeded expectations slightly in September.
Philly Fed index improves by less than expected in October
The slowdown in factory sector activity in the U. S. mid-Atlantic region eased a tad in October.
Weekly US jobless claims continue to slip unexpectedly
US corporates continued to husband staff, contrary to expectations.
US housing starts rebound by less than expected in September as rates drag
Homebuilding activity in the U. S. rebounded last month, but by less than expected held as higher interest rates dragged on activity.
Eurozone inflation drops to 4.3% to September, latest figures confirm
Inflation in the Eurozone slowed considerably in September, official figures confirmed on Wednesday, raising hopes that the growth rate in consumer prices should continue to ease closer to the European Central Bank's target in the coming year.
China GDP growth beats expectations
China’s economy grew by nearly 5% in the third quarter, official data showed on Wednesday, beating market expectations.
US industrial production edges past forecasts in September
Industrial production in the U. S. edged past forecasts last month on the back of increased production in manufacturing and mining.
US retail sales jump past forecasts in September
Retail sales in the U. S. jumped past forecasts last month.
German investor sentiment picks up more than expected in October
German investor sentiment improved more than expected in October, according to a survey released on Tuesday by the ZEW Center for European Economic Research in Mannheim.
US consumer confidence slips in October due to inflation worries, University of Michigan says
Consumer confidence in the U. S. soured at the start of October amid concerns about inflation, the results of a closely followed survey showed.
US import prices undershoot forecasts in September
The cost of imported goods in the States rose by less than anticipated last month.
Chinese inflation stalls as economy falters
China’s economy appeared on the brink of deflation on Friday, after official data showed inflation was flat in September.
US CPI unchanged at 3.7% in September, higher than expected
US inflation was unchanged in September from a month earlier, according to figures released on Thursday by the Bureau of Labour Statistics.
US jobless claims unchanged over latest week
Companies in the U. S. continued to hold onto staff during the preceding week.
Chinese lenders rally after state wealth fund buys shares
Shares in some of China’s biggest banks rallied on Thursday after the country’s sovereign wealth fund increased its holding in the lenders.
UK house prices continue to fall - RICS
UK house prices continued to fall in September, an industry survey showed on Thursday, as higher interest rates and mortgage costs weighed on demand.
US producer prices rise more quickly than expected in September
Wholesale prices in the States rose a tad more quickly than expected last month amid widespread gains.