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US producer prices rise more quickly than anticipated in January
Wholesale prices in America rose more quickly than anticipated last month.
US consumer confidence steady in February
Consumer confidence in the U. S. was little changed in early February, albeit after two months of large gains, the results of a closely-followed survey revealed.
US retail sales drop sharply at the start of the year
Americans reined in their spending unexpectedly at the start of 2024.
Philly Fed index jumps in February
Factory sector activity in the mid-Atlantic region improved significantly in February, the results of a closely-followed survey revealed.
US jobless claims drop unexpectedly during latest week
The U. S. labour market continued to show only limited signs of easing during the previous week.
European Commission trims growth forecasts
Brussels downgraded growth forecasts for the Eurozone on Thursday, as higher interest rates continue to weigh heavily.
Eurozone avoids technical recession as flat Q4 GDP reading confirmed
The eurozone managed to avoid a technical recession in the final three months of last year as the bloc's stagnant GDP data was confirmed.
Eurozone industrial output rises unexpectedly, employment holds steady
Eurozone manufacturing rose unexpectedly in December, according to fresh data released on Wednesday, suggesting a revitalisation of industrial output alongside stable employment growth.
US inflation rises faster than thought in January
Inflation rose at a faster-than-expected rate in January, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with shelter prices accounting for much of the increase.
German sentiment jumps despite economic gloom - ZEW
Economic sentiment strengthened in Germany this month, a closely-watched survey showed on Tuesday, despite the country’s economy continuing to struggle.
German inflation eases to 2.9% in January
German inflation fell to 2. 9% January in line with preliminary data, down from 3. 7% in December, and driven by a sharp fall in energy costs, according to official data released on Friday.
US jobless claims decrease by 9,000
Americans lined up for unemployment benefits at a decelerated clip in the week ended 2 February, according to the Labor Department.
China deflation accelerates in January as demand stagnates
Deflation in China accelerated at its fastest pace in 15 years, as weak demand continued to hamper Communist Party efforts to bolster the struggling economy.
Beijing removes chair of stock market regulator
China has removed the head of its stock market regulator, it was widely reported on Wednesday.
German Dec industrial production falls unexpectedly
German industrial production fell more than expected in December, down 1. 6%, compared with expectations of a 0. 4% decline, increasing the risk of a downward revision to fourth-quarter GDP.
Eurozone retail sales fall 1.1% in December
Eurozone retail sales fell 1. 1% month-on-month in December, according to European Union statistics agency Eurostat, capping off a tough twelve months for consumers.
German factory orders unexpectedly rise in December
German factory orders unexpectedly rose in December, according to data released by Destatis on Tuesday.
US services PMI downwardly revised in January
S&P Global's US services purchasing managers' index came in at 52. 5 in January, down from a preliminary reading of 52. 9 but still its strongest reading in seven months.
OECD lifts global growth forecasts for 2024
The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has lifted its outlook for global growth this year by 0. 2 percentage points.
EZ investor sentiment rises again in Feb, but Germany still weighs - Sentix
Investor sentiment in the eurozone rose in February for the fourth month in a row, according to a survey published on Monday.