Existing home sales increased by 3. 5% in October, according to the National Association of Realtors, up from September's 14-month low.
Americans lined up for unemployment benefits at a decelerated pace in the week ended 16 November, according to the Department of Labor.
British manufacturers expect conditions to improve in the coming months, a long-running survey showed on Thursday, despite seeing a slide in output in November.
The financial watchdog is considering giving firms up until the end of 2025 to handle car finance complaints, it confirmed on Thursday.
The UK government borrowed more than expected in October as spending and debt repayments outstripped tax receipts, official data showed on Thursday.