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US consumer confidence edges up in December, inflation expectations mixed
Friday 20 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Consumer confidence in the US rose modestly, although inflation expectations were mixed, the results of a closely followed survey revealed. Read More
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Americans spend at steady clip in November, PCE prices miss forecasts
Friday 20 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Americans continued to spend at a steady clip last month, while prices rose by a tad less than anticipated. Read More
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German PPI unexpectedly turns positive
Friday 20 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - The annual change in wholesale prices in Germany unexpectedly turned positive in November for the first time in 17 months, according to data from Destatis on Friday. Read More
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China leaves benchmark rates unchanged
Friday 20 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - China left benchmark lending rates unchanged at Friday's monthly fixing, in line with expectations. Read More
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US existing home sales rise past forecasts in November
Thursday 19 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Second-hand home sales in the States jumped last month. Read More
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Philly Fed index surprises to the downside in December
Thursday 19 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Activity in the US mid-Atlantic region weakened at the end of 2024, the results of a closely followed survey showed. Read More
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US initial jobless claims fall by 22,000
Thursday 19 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Americans lined up for unemployment benefits at a decelerated pace in the week ended 14 December, according to the Labor Department. Read More
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Norges Bank leaves rates on hold at 4.50%, signals March rate cut
Thursday 19 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Norway's central bank kept interest rates on hold on Thursday at a 16-year high of 4.50%, as widely expected. Read More
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Swedish central bank cuts interest rates for fifth time this year
Thursday 19 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Sweden's central bank reduced interest rates to their lowest level in almost two years on Thursday and signalled that another cut could be on the cards early next year. Read More
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Bank of Japan holds rates steady; Yen falls
Thursday 19 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - The Bank of Japan held interest rates unchanged at 0.25%, in line with expectations, sending the yen to a one-month low. Read More
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German consumer confidence improves but remains low
Thursday 19 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Consumer confidence in Germany increased more than expected as income expectations and willingness to buy both improved. Read More
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'We are significantly closer to neutral', Fed's Powell says
Thursday 19 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - The US central bank cut rates as expected but policymakers indicated that they were now anticipating fewer reductions in 2025. Read More
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US building permits grow 6.2pc, housing starts unexpectedly decline
Wednesday 18 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - US building permits surged 6.1% in November to a seasonally adjusted rate of 1.50m, according to the Census Bureau, erasing October's 0.4% decline and well and truly ahead of expect... Read More
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Eurozone Nov CPI revised down to 2.2%
Wednesday 18 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Eurozone inflation was revised downward slightly to 2.2% in November from 2.3%, according to final figures published on Wednesday. Read More
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Wednesday preview: US Fed decision, UK CPI in the spotlight
Wednesday 18 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Wednesday will bring with it the week's key risk event, the Federal Reserve's policy announcement. Read More
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US industrial output falls short in November
Tuesday 17 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - Industrial output in the US dropped unexpectedly last month, amid a downdraft in Mining and Utilities, whilst manufacturing staged a small bounce as the strike at Boeing ended. Read More
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Autos boost US retail sales in November
Tuesday 17 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - US retail sales grew more quickly than anticipated in November, in large part due to a jump in outlays for motor vehicles and parts. Read More
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Autos boost US retail sales in November
Tuesday 17 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - US retail sales grew more quickly than anticipated in November, in large part due to a jump in outlays for motor vehicles and parts. Read More
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German business sentiment unexpectedly improves in December - ZEW
Tuesday 17 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - German business sentiment unexpectedly improved in December, according to a survey released on Tuesday by the ZEW Center for European Economic Research in Mannheim. Read More
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Eurozone trade surplus shrinks more than expected
Tuesday 17 Dec 2024
(Sharecast News) - The eurozone trade surplus shrank substantially in October, according to figures from Eurostat on Tuesday, with the balance falling to its second-lowest level in 14 months. Read More
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