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US initial jobless claims fall to 216,000
Americans lined up for unemployment benefits at a decelerated pace in the week ended 26 October, according to the Labor Department.
Eurozone inflation back up to 2% target as energy deflation eases
Eurozone inflation met the European Central Bank's target level of 2% in October after rebounding strongly from its lowest rate in three years the previous month.
German retail sales rise for third straight month
Retail sales in Germany unexpectedly rose for the third straight month in September, according to data from the Federal Statistical Office.
BoJ keeps benchmark policy rate unchanged
The Bank of Japan kept its benchmark policy rate unchanged on Thursday at 0. 25%, as widely expected.
US Q3 GDP growth steady at 2.8%
America's economy expanded at a steady clip during the third quarter on the back of robust consumer outlays.
US private sector payroll growth rebounds in October
Private sector hiring in the States picked up in October notwithstanding hurricane recovery efforts, the results of a survey revealed.
Eurozone GDP surprises on the upside
Eurozone economic growth accelerated in the third quarter, official data showed on Wednesday, beating expectations.
German economy unexpectedly expands in Q3
The German economy unexpectedly expanded in the third quarter, avoiding a technical recession, according to figures released by Destatis on Wednesday.
US home price growth cools to 4.2pc in August
S&P CoreLogic/Case-Shiller said on Tuesday that US home prices increased by 4. 2% in August, down from the 4. 8% gain seen in July as higher interest rates curbed growth.
US job openings fall to more than three year low in September
September's JOLTS job report revealed the number of job openings in the US had fallen by 418,000 to 7. 44m last month, the lowest level seen since January 2021.
Conference Board's US consumer confidence index rises in October
The Conference Board's consumer confidence index increased to 108. 7 in October, up from 99. 2 in September.
China mulls over issuance of RMB 10trn in extra debt
China was said to be considering issuing more than RMB 10. 0trn (£1. 07trn) in extra debt over the next few years in an effort to revive its fragile economy.
German consumer sentiment set to improve - GfK
German consumer sentiment is expected to improve in November, according to a survey released on Tuesday by GfK and the Nuremberg Institute for Market Decisions (NIM).
Elections 'loom large' over US consumers in October
Consumer sentiment in the US was little changed in October while inflation expectations drifted a tad lower, the results of a closely-followed survey revealed.
US durable goods orders drop in September due to drag from civilian aircraft
Orders for goods made to last three years or more fell as expected last month, due to the drag from a sharp drop in those for aircraft.
German business sentiment rebounds as outlook brightens
Business sentiment in Germany has improved for the first time in six months, with confidence around current conditions and future expectations turning brighter.
US business activity picks up as future confidence rebounds
Private sector activity in the US grew more than expected in October, according to the flash composite purchasing managers' index from S&P Global on Thursday.
US new home sales jump 4.1pc in September
New home sales jumped 4. 1% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 738,000 in September, according to the Census Bureau, the highest reading since May 2023 and ahead of forecasts for a print of 720,000.
US initial jobless claims unexpectedly fall by 15,000
Americans lined up for unemployment benefits at a decelerated pace in the week ended 19 October, according to the latest figures from the Labor Department.
Intel wins 15-year legal battle over massive EU fine
Intel emerged victorious in a lengthy legal battle with the European Union on Thursday, as the bloc's top court ruled in its favour, dismissing a €1. 06bn antitrust fine.