International Economic
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US open: S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite at record highs at Q2's end
Wall Street's main market indices were trading at or near record highs at the end of the second quarter.
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High prices and weakening incomes weigh on US consumer confidence
The impact of high prices and softer incomes on personal finances is what worried Americans most in June, the results of a closely followed survey revealed.
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US consumer spending for May comes in softer than expected, PCE price gains slow
Americans spent a bit less than anticipated last month even as price pressures slowed as anticipated.
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Inflation eases in Spain and Italy
The rate of inflation eased in two of the eurozone biggest economies in June, preliminary country data showed on Friday.
German unemployment rises unexpectedly in June
Germany unemployment rose more than expected in June, according to official data released on Friday.
US jobless claims fall for second week
Claims for unemployment benefits in the United States fell slightly last week, though continuing claims rose more than forecast, according to data from the Department of Labor released on Thursday.
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Turkey's central bank keeps rates at 50%
Turkey’s central bank has left a key interest rate on hold, it was confirmed on Thursday, as it focuses on cooling surging inflation.
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Eurozone sentiment unexpectedly softens
Economic sentiment across the Eurozone unexpectedly softened in June, a closely-watched survey showed on Thursday.
Riksbank stands pat on rates, signals up to three more cuts this year
Sweden’s central bank held its key interest rate at 3. 75% on Thursday, as widely expected, and said that monetary policy should be adjusted "gradually".
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German sentiment unexpectedly dips as recovery stalls
A closely followed gauge of consumer sentiment in Germany unexpectedly fell further into negative territory, declining for the first time in five months.
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US consumer confidence little changed in June thanks to jobs market
Americans' confidence in the economy was little changed in June thanks to robust jobs markets, the results of a survey found.
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US house prices hit fresh high in April, S&P says
US house prices hit fresh record highs in April, the results of a closely-followed survey revealed.
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Airbus cuts profit guidance on Space, lowers jet delivery forecast
Airbus warned of a hit to its bottom line and cash flow as a result of charges incurred on certain of its space activities.
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Sector movers: Stocks gain as investors stop chasing gains in tech
Shares in the FTSE 350 continued to rally back towards their all-time highs at the start of the week, as investors rotated back towards value shares while taking some profits in technology names following recent sharp gains in the space.
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German business sentiment deteriorates in June - Ifo
German business sentiment deteriorated in June, according to a survey released on Monday by the Ifo Institute.
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Existing US home sales dip in May, but prices at record highs
Sales of second hand homes in the US dipped just as expected last month, albeit alongside a fresh record high in prices.
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US factory and services activity rises unexpectedly in June, PMIs show
Economic activity in the US picked up unexpectedly over the first half of June, the results of two surveys showed.
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Eurozone recovery unexpectedly slows - PMI
The eurozone’s nascent economic recovery unexpectedly slowed in June, official data showed on Friday, weighed down by weakness in the manufacturing sector.
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Japanese 'core-core' inflation continues downward trend
The growth in Japanese consumer prices accelerated sharply in May but underlying inflation slowed more than expected, adding uncertainty to the interest-rate outlook.
US housing starts and building permits drop to four-year lows
Both housing starts and building permits in the United States dropped sharply in May to their lowest levels since mid-2020, according to data released on Thursday.