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US composite PMI at 17-month low as services sector contracts
Friday 21 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - Economic growth in the US private sector slowed to its lowest level in 17 months in February, as a pick-up in manufacturing output was offset by a renewed contraction in the service... Read More
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UoM consumer sentiment index drops to 64.7 in February
Friday 21 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - The University of Michigan revealed on Friday that its consumer sentiment index had been downwardly revised in February, down from 67.8 in January to 64.7- the lowest reading since ... Read More
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US existing home sales fall 4.9pc in January
Friday 21 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - Existing home sales fell by 4.9% to 4.08m in January, according to the National Association of Realtors. Read More
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Eurozone business activity shows lethargic growth - PMI
Friday 21 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - Business activity in the eurozone grew slightly in February on the back of weakening demand and the woes of the long-suffering manufacturing sector continued according to a flash su... Read More
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US jobless claims increase more than expected
Thursday 20 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - Americans lined up for unemployment benefits at an accelerated pace in the week ended 15 February, according to the Labor Department. Read More
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Factory activity in US mid-Atlantic region ebbs in February, Philly Fed says
Thursday 20 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - The pace of factory activity in the US mid-Atlantic region slowed in February, following a surge during the previous month. Read More
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Eurozone construction output stable in December
Thursday 20 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - Production in the eurozone construction sector remained stable in December, while rising by 0.4% in the wider European Union, according to preliminary data released by Eurostat on T... Read More
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German producer prices rise 0.5pc in January
Thursday 20 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - Germany's producer prices rose 0.5% in January compared to the same month in 2024, according to fresh data released on Thursday by the Federal Statistical Office, Destatis. Read More
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China holds key interest rates steady amid trade tensions with US
Thursday 20 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - China's central bank held key interest rates unchanged on Thursday, in line with estimates amid trade tensions with the US. Read More
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US housing starts fall sharply as wintery conditions bite
Wednesday 19 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - Construction starts on privately owned housing in the United States sank sharply in January, according to figures out on Wednesday from the Census Bureau. Read More
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US, Russia end Ukraine war talks pledging closer ties
Wednesday 19 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - US and Russian officials ended their controversial meeting in Saudi Arabia on the future of a post-war Ukraine and pledged to explore closer economic and diplomatic ties. Read More
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RBNZ slashes cash rate but warns on slower global growth, trade wars
Wednesday 19 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - New Zealand's central bank slashed its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points on Wednesday but warned on geopolitical tensions and slower global growth. Read More
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Empire State manufacturing index rebounds but optimism fades
Tuesday 18 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - Business activity for manufacturers in New York State unexpectedly rebounded in February, according to a survey out on Tuesday from the New York Federal Reserve, though optimism reg... Read More
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German investor sentiment jumps ahead of federal elections
Tuesday 18 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - Investor morale in Germany saw a big uptick this month, with the removal of some domestic political uncertainty and rate cuts by the European Central Bank contributing to renewed op... Read More
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Australia central bank cuts key cash rate, but cautious on future moves
Tuesday 18 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - Australia's central bank on Tuesday cut its key cash rate for the first time since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic but warned that inflation still posed a threat and future reduc... Read More
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Eurozone trade surplus narrows less than expected
Monday 17 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - The eurozone's trade surplus decreased in December, according to data out on Monday from Eurostat, but not as much as expected as imports rose strongly. Read More
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US tariffs 'particularly damaging' to German economy, says Bundesbank president
Monday 17 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - America's protectionist trade policies would be "particularly damaging" to the export-oriented German economy, according to the president of the Bundesbank, Joachim Nagel. Read More
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US industrial production rises more than expected
Friday 14 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - Industrial production in the United States increased by more than expected in January, with an end to a seven-week strike at Boeing supporting output for the second straight month. Read More
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Donald Trump unveils plans for reciprocal tariffs, wants a 'level playing field'
Friday 14 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - Donald Trump has unveiled plans to impose so-called "reciprocal tariffs" on US imports as the president retaliates for what he deems are unfair practices by foreign trade partners. Read More
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US retail sales drop as demand for motor vehicles and at non-store retailers falls back
Friday 14 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - Americans pulled back on their spending at the start of the year. Read More
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