International Economic
Helium One shares soar on latest Itumbula West progress
Tanzania-focussed helium explorer Helium One Global announced significant progress in its latest drilling operation, the Itumbula West-1 well, on Monday.
Eurozone composite PMI hits six-month high
The Eurozone economy hinted at early indications of recovery during January, according to Hamburg Commercial Bank and S&P Global, with growing inflationary pressures boosting the European Central Bank's case for holding interest rates steady at their current record highs.
German imports and exports both dropped in December
Germany's trade surplus unexpectedly widened in December as imports dropped sharply over the month, according to the country's federal statistics office Destatis.
China services sector grows less than expected - Caixin
Activity in China’s services sector grew less than expected in January, according to a survey released on Monday.
U.S. consumer confidence jumps in January, University of Michigan says
Americans were noticeably more confident last month regarding the economy and the inflation outlook, the results of a closely-followed survey revealed.
U.S. jobs and wages grow twice as fast as forecast in January
The U. S. jobs market was on fire at the turn of the year with both hiring and wage gains nearly doubling forecasts.
U.S. factory activity picks up at the start of 2024, prices rise
Factory sector activity in the States recovered at the start of the year, the results of a survey revealed.
ISM factory PMI improves despite disruptions from Red Sea attacks
Factory sector activity in the U. S. continued to contract in January, but at a slower pace, the results of a closely-followed survey showed.
Fourth quarter unit labour costs undershoot forecasts
Improved productivity at the end of 2023 helped dampen labour cost growth.
Weekly U.S. jobless claims surprise to the upside
The U. S. labour market eased once again during the previous week, following several months of considerable tightness.
Euro area unemployment steady in December
Joblessness in the single currency bloc was little changed at the end of 2023.
Eurozone inflation moves lower in January, despite jump in food prices
Eurozone inflation cooled a tad less than expected at the start of 2024.
Downturn in eurozone manufacturing eases - PMI
The downturn in the eurozone manufacturing sector showed signs of easing in January, according to a closely-watched survey published on Thursday.
China's manufacturing sector steady in January - Caixin
Activity in China’s manufacturing sector held steady in January, according to a survey released on Thursday.