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Retail footfall hit after Storm Babet batters high streets - BRC
Retail footfall fell sharply in October, industry data showed on Friday, as heavy rainfall across the UK kept shoppers at home.
Online sales surge as weather keeps people at home - BDO
Retail sales jumped last week, industry data showed on Friday, as a surge in online shopping offset lacklustre in-store demand.
UK service sector 'skirting with recession' - PMI
The UK service sector had a lacklustre October, a closely-watched survey showed on Friday, as cost of living pressures continued to weigh on demand.
German exports and imports both weaken in September
Fresh data on German trade released on Friday underscored the ongoing fragility faced by Europe’s top economy, coming in worse than expected.
China services PMI picks up less than expected
Activity in China’s services sector picked up less than expected in October, according to figures released on Friday.
US initial jobless claims rise
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose last week, according to data released on Thursday by the Labor Department.
Bank of England stands pat on interest rates
The Bank of England stood pat on interest rates on Thursday, as widely expected.
German unemployment pushes higher
The number of people out of work in Germany unexpectedly pushed higher in October, official data showed on Thursday.
Norway stands pat on interest rates, signals December hike
Norway’s central bank left interest rates on hold on Thursday, as expected, but signalled a hike was on the cards for December.
Eurozone factory orders see near-record decline
Eurozone manufacturing saw another sharp decline in October, with the HCOB eurozone manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) seeing one of the sharpest drops on record.
US manufacturing sector contracts in October - ISM
The US manufacturing sector unexpectedly contracted in October, according to data released on Wednesday.
S&P Global US manufacturing PMI ticks up in October, as expected
Manufacturing conditions in the US stabilised in October, according to a survey released on Wednesday.
UK factory output continues to slide - PMI
The UK construction sector continued to struggle in October, a closely-watched survey showed on Wednesday, with both output and new orders on the back foot.
House prices unexpectedly rise in October - Nationwide
UK house prices unexpectedly rose in October amid "constrained" supply, according to a survey released on Wednesday.