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German inflation nudges lower in April
German inflation edged lower in April, official data confirmed on Wednesday, although high food prices kept it from falling further.
UK retail sales strengthen in April
Retail sales pushed higher in April, industry research showed on Tuesday, although shoppers took home fewer items as inflation continued to bite.
UK house prices fall in April after three months of growth
UK house prices fell in April after three consecutive months of growth, according to data released by Halifax on Tuesday.
China April export growth slows, imports fall in mixed data
China reported better-than-expected exports in April, although growth slowed, while imports fell again, according to data released on Tuesday.
US non-farm payrolls beat expectations in April
The US economy created more jobs than expected last month, according to figures released on Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CBI hires ethics consultancy ahead of members meeting
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has appointed business ethics consultancy Principia Advisory to assist in a review of its culture, according to a report from Sky News.
UK housebuilding activity falls at fastest rate in nearly two years
Activity in UK housebuilding sector fell at its fastest rate in April since May 2020, according to a survey released on Friday, although broader construction activity rose.
First-time home buyers paying £200 more per month - Rightmove
First-time home buyers are paying nearly £200 more per month on their mortgages, industry research showed on Friday, after rates soared.
German factory orders tumble
German factory orders plunged in March, official data showed on Friday, missing expectations and reversing previous gains.
China's services sector grows a little less than expected in April
Growth in China’s services sector was a little weaker than expected in April, according to figures released on Friday.
Retail footfall tracks higher in April - BRC
Footfall jumped on UK high streets last month, industry data showed on Friday, despite the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and record inflation.
UK competition watchdog launches AI probe
The UK competition watchdog has launched a wide-ranging review of artificial intelligence, it was announced on Thursday.
UK car registrations inch closer to pre-pandemic levels in April
The UK new car market showed continued growth in April, marking the ninth successive month of expansion, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Mortgage approvals surge in March - Bank of England
Mortgage approvals jumped in March, official data showed on Thursday, indicating that the UK housing market was starting to stabilise.
UK service sector sees strongest growth in a year
The UK service sector saw its fastest growth in a year in April, according to a survey released on Thursday.
German exports fall sharply in March
German exports and imports fell by more than expected in March, official data showed on Thursday.
US private sector employment rises more than expected in April - ADP
Private sector employment in the US rose more than expected in April, according to data released by ADP on Wednesday.
Eurozone unemployment falls to record low
Unemployment in the Eurozone eased by more than expected in March, official data showed on Wednesday.
Eurozone inflation edges higher in April
Eurozone inflation edged higher in April as energy prices rose, but core inflation unexpectedly eased, according to data released on Tuesday by Eurostat.
UK manufacturing sector continues to contract
Activity in the UK manufacturing sector continued to contract in April, according to a survey released on Tuesday.