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Initial weekly US jobless claims rise moderately
The U. S. jobs market remained tight during the previous week, although the Easter break may have distorted the latest figures.
Eurozone composite PMI revised to 10-month high on services strength
Economic activity in the eurozone's private sector expanded for the first time in ten months in March, according to revised figures released by Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCOB) on Thursday.
US services activity dips in March, alongside slower price gains, ISM says
Activity levels in U. S. services failed to pick up last month as anticipated by economists, the results of a closely-followed survey showed.
US private sector adds more jobs than expected in March - ADP
Private sector employment in the US rose more than expected in March, according to figures released on Wednesday by the ADP.
Eurozone inflation unexpectedly eases, core rate drops to two-year low
Inflation in the eurozone unexpectedly slowed in March, with the core rate dropping to its lowest in more than two years, as price pressures in the single-currency region continue to ease.
China's Caixin services PMI ticks up as expected in March
Activity in China’s services sector grew as expected in March, according to figures released on Wednesday.
US job openings little changed in February
The number of job openings in the U. S. was little changed in February from the month before, reflecting no further easing yet in the jobs market.
EZ manufacturing still in doldrums after March PMI fall
Eurozone manufacturing activity fell last month compared with February as demand across the single-currency block continued to fall, according to a survey published on Tuesday.