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Eurozone industrial production drops to three-year low
Industrial output in the eurozone slumped more than expected to a three-year low in October, according to figures out Wednesday from Eurostat.
US CPI ticks lower to 3.1% year-on-year in November
The cost of living in the U. S. drifted a tad lower in November amid another decline in energy prices.
Germany investor sentiment strengthens - ZEW
Investor sentiment ticked higher in Germany this month, a closely-watched survey showed on Tuesday, despite the country’s faltering economy.
China CPI falls at fastest rate in 3 years
China’s consumer prices fell at the fastest rate in three years in November, according to data published over the weekend.
US consumer sentiment improves in December
US consumer sentiment improved in December as worries about inflation receded, according to a survey released on Friday by the University of Michigan.
Non-farm payrolls rise more than expected in November
The US economy added more jobs than expected in November, according to data released on Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
German inflation confirmed at 29-month low in November
The final estimate of Germany's consumer price index (CPI) confirmed that inflation fell to its lowest in 29 months in November.
US jobless claims increase by 1,000
Americans lined up for unemployment benefits at a moderately higher clip in the week ended 2 December, as the nation's labour market continued to show signs of slowing down amid easing demand.
Eurozone economy stalls in third quarter
Europe’s economy stalled in the third quarter, official data showed on Thursday, leaving it a risk of recession.
German October industrial production falls unexpectedly
German industrial production unexpectedly fell by 0. 4% in October compared to the previous month, according to official data published on Thursday.
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China's trade surplus widens as imports drop
China's trade balance widened substantially more than expected in November as exports unexpectedly rose and imports registered a surprise decline.
US private sector adds fewer jobs than expected in November
Private sector employment in the US rose less than expected in November, according to figures released on Wednesday by ADP.
Eurozone retail sales rose less than expected in October
Retail sales in the eurozone rose by a meagre amount in October, missing expectations, according to figures out Wednesday from the European Union's statistical office, Eurostat.
Eurozone construction falters on weaker demand
The eurozone’s construction sector continued to struggle in November, a closely-watched survey showed on Wednesday, as demand faltered.
German factory orders unexpectedly slump in October
German factory orders unexpectedly slumped in October, according to figures released on Wednesday by Destatis.
US job openings drop unexpectedly in October
Labour demand in the States eased a bit in October, the results of a closely followed survey revealed.
Eurozone PPI up 0.2% as expected in October
Industrial producer prices in the eurozone increased by 0. 2% in October, according to data released on Tuesday by Eurostat.
Eurozone composite PMI at four-month high as services data revised up
Economic activity in the eurozone continued to shrink in November despite the closely watched composite purchasing managers' index (PMI) rising to a four-month high.
Moodys cuts China credit outlook to negative on debt concerns
Moody’s has cut its outlook for China’s government bonds to negative from stable as the credit rating agency Moody expressed worries the country’s rising debts and slowing economy.