Economic activity in the US slowed at the end of 2024, but the underlying trends were much stronger.
US pending home sales unexpectedly slumped in December, pulling back after four straight months of growth, according to figures from the National Association of Realtors of Thursday.
US jobless claims fell more than expected in the week ended 25 January, according to the Labor Department, marking a sharp pull-back from the previous week's two-month high.
The European Central Bank cut rates again and expressed confidence that inflation would continue to head lower.
UK mortgage approvals sparked in December, official data showed on Thursday, easily beating expectations.
The eurozone economy flatlined in the final quarter of 2024, according to flash estimates published on Thursday.
German GDP contracted more than expected in the final three months of 2024, according to flash estimates published on Thursday.
UK car and van output was forecast to fall sharply after an 11. 8% slump in production to below one million units in 2024, the industry’s trade body warned on Thursday.