International Economic
US job openings fall short of forecasts in July, but hiring and quits rise
The number of open job positions in the US slipped in July, but Americans were a tad more confident when it came to risking trying to change employers.
US trade deficit yawns wider in July amid jump in technology imports
America's shortfall on trade with the rest of the world worsened as expected in July as outlays on imports surged.
Service activity boosts eurozone private sector in August
The eurozone's private sector experienced its fastest growth in three months during August, driven by a stronger services sector, according to the latest Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCOB) eurozone composite purchasing managers’ index (PMI) on Wednesday.
China services activity slows as firms fret about costs - Caixin survey
China services sector activity showed slower growth last month as firms cut staffing in response to concerns about higher costs, according to a private survey published on Wednesday.
ISM factory PMI edges up by less than expected in August
Factory sector activity in the States shrank at a slightly lower pace in August, the results of a closely followed survey showed.
Eurozone manufacturing downturn continues for 26th straight month
The downturn across the eurozone's manufacturing sector continued in August, with the regional purchasing managers' index (PMI) remaining under the neutral 50-point level for the 26th month in a row.
China's manufacturing sector returns to growth in August - Caixin
Manufacturing activity in China returned to growth in August, according to a private survey released on Monday.