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US consumer sentiment little changed in August, University of Michigan says
Consumer confidence in the States was virtually unchanged in August, as Americans continued to try and anticipate the winner of the next presidential elections.
US PCE rises 0.2pc in July
The Federal Reserve Bank's preferred inflation gauge rose in July, according to the Commerce Department, in line with preliminary estimates.
Eurozone inflation plunges to three-year low of 2.2% in August
Inflation in the eurozone inflation fell sharply to a three-year low in August, boosting hopes that the European Central Bank will cut interest rates at its next monthly meeting.
US pending home sales plunge to record low
Pending home sales in the US unexpectedly dropped in July to a record low, as elevated interest rates continued to limit affordability.
ECB rate-cut expectations rise as German inflation hits three-year low
German inflation dropped its lowest level in more than three years this month, unexpectedly falling below the 2% target set by the European Central Bank.
US initial jobless claims fall to 231,000
Americans lined up for unemployment benefits at a decelerated pace in the week ended 24 August, according to the Department of Labor, but remained well above the average seen earlier in the year.
US GDP growth revised higher for second quarter
The annual rate of economic growth in the US more than doubled in the second quarter, according to revised estimates from the Bureau of Economic Analysis on Thursday.
Eurozone sentiment indicator posts surprise jump to 96.6 in August
The eurozone's August Economic Sentiment Indicator recorded a surprise jump month on month, according to official data published on Thursday, beating expectations of no gain.
US consumer confidence beats forecasts, but labour market outlook worsens
Consumer confidence in the US rose more than expected this month, but still remained within a narrow range that has prevailed over the past two years.
US home price growth continues to outpace inflation in June
US home price growth continued to outpace inflation in June, according to the S&P/Case Shiller US home price index, rising 0. 4% month-on-month.
German economy stagnated in second quarter, revised data shows
Economic activity in Germany held steady in the second quarter, according to upwardly revised gross domestic product estimates released on Tuesday.
German consumer sentiment to deteriorate in September - GfK
German consumer sentiment is expected to deteriorate sharply in September, according to a survey released on Tuesday by GfK and the Nuremberg Institute for Market Decisions (NIM).
'The time has come', Fed's Powell says
"The time has come for policy to adjust" the head of America's central bank said, an unmistakable signal that interest rates were set to start being reduced.
US existing home sales rebound, snap four months of declines
Existing home sales in the US rebounded slightly in July after a sharp drop the previous month, according to data out on Thursday from the National Association of Realtors.
Boston Fed president Collins signals her support for rate cuts
Boston Federal Reserve president Susan Collins suggested on Thursday that it would soon be appropriate for the Fed to initiate a cycle of interest rate cuts, indicating her likely support for a rate reduction at the central bank’s upcoming policy meeting.
US jobless claims rise by 4,000
Americans lined up for unemployment benefits at a slightly accelerated pace in the week ended 17 August, according to the Labor Department.
Citi says risk/reward in US dollar longs 'attractive'
Analysts sounded a positive note on the outlook for the US dollar, pointing out a mix of potential catalysts that might provide support.
Olympics deliver unexpected boost to euro area PMIs in August
Economic activity in the euro area picked up unexpectedly last month, mainly due to the boost from the Olympics, the results of a closely followed survey revealed.
US nonfarm payrolls revised down by 818,000
The US economy created 818,000 fewer jobs than originally reported throughout the 12 months ended 31 March, according to the Labor Department's preliminary annual benchmark revision.