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US ISM services sector PMI holds up in August
A survey of the US services sector showed that activity held up in August, but companies' responses appeared to be decidedly mixed.
US private sector adds fewer jobs than expected in August
Private sector employment in the US rose much less than expected in August, according to figures released on Thursday by ADP.
US jobless claims drop by 5,000
Americans lined up for unemployment benefits at a decelerated pace in the week ended 31 August, according to the Department of Labor.
US layoff announcements surge in August, hiring plans at record low
There was a surge in layoff announcements at US companies last month, while hiring plans were at their lowest ebb ever recorded, the results of a survey revealed.
Eurozone retail sales struggle in July
Eurozone retail sales edged only marginally higher in July, official data showed on Thursday, as a recovery struggled to take hold.
Eurozone construction new orders fall 'markedly' - PMI survey
Construction activity in the eurozone remained in the doldrums during August with a sharp fall in new orders and rising prices causing concern as employers laid off staff, according to a survey published on Thursday.
German factory orders rise as large-scale orders grow
German factory orders rose by 2. 9% month-on-month in July, according to the Federal Statistical Office, beating market calls for a 1. 5% drop and following June's upwardly revised 4. 6% gain.
Bank of Canada cuts rates for third time in a row, to 4.25%
The Bank of Canada cut its benchmark rate on Wednesday to 4. 25% from 4. 5%, in line with economists’ expectations, amid easing inflationary pressures.
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.