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US consumer confidence little changed in April, price expectations tick up, University of Michigan says
Consumer confidence in the U. S. was little changed at the start of April.
US import price index edges past forecasts in March
The cost in the U. S. of goods purchased overseas rose by a tad more than expected last month.
China's trade surplus drops as exports sink more than expected
China's trade surplus in March was $20bn lower than last year as exports dropped more sharply than expected, according to figures released on Friday by the National Bureau Statistics of China.
German inflation falls to lowest level since 2021
German inflation fell in March, matching the lowest level since mid-2021, according to secondary estimates released on Friday by the Federal Statistical Office, Destatis.
ECB stands pat, but says June projections may justify cuts
Rate-setters in Frankfurt stood pat on rates on Thursday, but said that it would be correct to lower interest rates if its next set of projections, in June, increased their confidence that inflation was headed lower.
Producer prices rise by slightly less than anticipated in March
Wholesale prices rose by a tad less than anticipated last month amid a decline in energy costs.
US jobless claims decline by more than expected
America's labour market remained tight during the latest week.
Sluggish Chinese inflation nudges higher
Inflation in China nudged marginally higher last month, official data showed on Thursday, missing forecasts.
US CPI rises a tad more quickly than expected in March
The cost of living in the U. S. rose by more than expected last month amid gains in the cost of energy, clothing and medical care services.
Court overturns EU sanctions against two Russian billionaires
A senior European Union court has lifted sanctions against Russian billionaires Mikhail Fridman and Petr Aven, it was confirmed on Wednesday.
Fitch cuts China outlook to 'negative'
Fitch Ratings has cut its outlook on China to ‘negative’ on the back of the country's increasingly uncertain economic prospects.
NFIB US small business optimism index hits 11-year low
The National Federation of Independent Business' small business optimism index fell for a third consecutive month in March, dropping to 88. 5 - the lowest reading since December 2012 and well below forecasts for a print of 90. 2.
JPMorgan boss dashes rate-cut hopes, sees 'stickier' inflation due to rising risks
Interest rates in the US could rise to "8% or even higher" in the coming years, according to the head of JPMorgan Chase, who said that they bank was preparing for a wide range of scenarios in light of current high government spending and geopolitical volatility.
Eurozone investor morale hits two-year high - Sentix
Eurozone investor morale improved again in April, marking the sixth gain in a row, according to a widely watched survey published on Monday.
German industrial production growth at 13-month high
Industrial production increased at the fastest rate in more than a year in February after an impressive performance from the construction industry, according to figures released on Monday by the Federal Statistical Office Destatis.
US non-farm payrolls jump past forecasts in March
The U. S. economy generated far more jobs than anticipated during the previous month.
Eurozone retail sales fell more than expected in February
Retail sales in the eurozone fell by more than expected in February, according to figures released on Friday by Eurostat.
Eurozone construction PMI drops to 42.4 in March
Hamburg Commercial Bank's Eurozone construction purchasing managers index dropped to 42. 4 in March, down from a reading of 42. 9 in February.
German factory orders rise 0.2% in February
German factory orders rose by 0. 2% month-on-month in February, according to the Federal Statistical Office, missing estimates for a 0. 8% jump but recovering from January's revised 11. 4% tumble - the steepest fall since April 2020.
US job cut announcements continue to rise in March, Challenger says
The number of layoff announcements in the U. S. continued to rise in March, the results of a survey revealed.