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October durable goods orders drop in October
Orders for goods made to last more than three years staged a big drop last month, but only because of a downdraft in those for civilian aircraft and parts.
Existing-home sales slump 4.1% in November
Sales of previously owned homes in the US dropped more than expected in October, according to data out Tuesday from the National Association of Realtors (NAR).
UK borrowing up but gives Hunt room for tax policy changes
UK public borrowing came in less than expected in the first seven months of the financial year, according to official data published on Tuesday, a day ahead of finance minister Jeremy Hunt's autumn budget.
Eurozone construction rises 0.4% in September
Construction output in the eurozone rose 0. 4% in September compared to the previous month, according European Union statistics agency Eurostat.
German October PPI falls 11% year-on-year
German producer prices fell 11% on an annual basis and in line with expectations in October, the federal statistics office Destatis said on Monday.
PBOC keeps LPR unchanged
China’s commercial lenders left benchmark lending rates unchanged on Monday, in line with expectations.
US housing starts and building permits beat forecasts
US housing starts and building permits both came in better than market expectations for October, according to figures from the Census Bureau and Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Eurozone inflation confirmed at 2.9% in October, as rate-cut hopes rise
Secondary estimates for the Eurozone consumer price index in October confirmed the initial figures on Friday, showing that inflation saw a big drop, reaffirming hopes that the European Central Bank may look to cut interest rates early next year.
Samsung confirms data breach involving UK customer details
Technology giant Samsung Electronics confirmed a data breach on Thursday that led to the unlawful acquisition of the personal contact information of some of its UK customers.
US industrial production down in October as auto strikes limit output
Industrial production in the US declined more than expected in October, according to data out Thursday from the Federal Reserve, as auto factory strikes weighed on output.
Philly manufacturing contracts again in November
Manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia region contracted again in November but by less than expected, according to the Philly Federal Reserve.
US jobless claims hit highest level in almost three months
Americans filed unemployment claims at an accelerated clip in the week ended 11 November, hitting their highest level in almost three months.
US October producer prices drop unexpectedly
Wholesale prices in the States fell by more than anticipated in October.
US retail sales hold up in October
Consumer outlays in America held up better than expected last month.
Empire State manufacturing index jumps in November
Factory sector activity improved in the Empire State during the month of November, the results of a survey showed.
Eurozone industrial output pulls back sharply in September
Industrial output in the eurozone contracted more than expected in September, figures from Eurostat revealed on Wednesday.
European Commission cuts eurozone growth forecasts
The European Commission cut its eurozone growth forecasts on Wednesday as it said the economy has lost momentum.
China's retail sales beat forecasts
China’s faltering economy looked to have strengthened last month, after official data published on Wednesday showed larger-than-expected improvements in both retail sales and factory output.
US CPI undershoots forecasts in October
The cost of living in the U. S. fell back in October by more than expected.
Eurozone GDP contracts in Q3 but labour market remains resilient
The Eurozone contraction was confirmed at 0. 1% in the third quarter, but the number of people in employment jumped more than forecast.