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Federal Reserve stays put on rates
Wednesday 01 May 2024
(Sharecast News) - America's central bank stood pat on rates on Wednesday, but refrained from sounding a hawkish note that might tighten financial conditions further. Read More
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US job openings little changed in March, quits continue to retreat
Wednesday 01 May 2024
(Sharecast News) - The number of job openings in the U.S. declined only slightly in March, but the number of so-called quits continued to retreat. Read More
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Factory sector activity slows by more than expected in April, ISM says
Wednesday 01 May 2024
(Sharecast News) - Factory sector activity in the U.S. declined unexpectedly last month, even as price pressures picked up, the results of a closely-followed survey revealed. Read More
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US construction spending falls 0.2% in March
Wednesday 01 May 2024
(Sharecast News) - US construction spending fell by 0.2% month-on-month in March, according to the Census Bureau, following a revised flat reading in February and missing market expectations for a 0.3... Read More
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US private sector employment rises more than expected - ADP
Wednesday 01 May 2024
(Sharecast News) - Private sector employment in the US rose more than expected April, according to figures released on Wednesday by the ADP. Read More
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US mortgage applications fall 2.3%
Wednesday 01 May 2024
(Sharecast News) - US mortgage applications fell 2.3% in the week ended 26 April, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association, extending the two-month-high decline of 2.7% seen in the previous week. Read More
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US consumer confidence drops to 21-month low
Tuesday 30 Apr 2024
(Sharecast News) - Consumer confidence in the United States unexpectedly weakened in April, according to data released on Tuesday by The Conference Board, as the public turned more pessimistic about f... Read More
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US house prices near record highs as growth picks up
Tuesday 30 Apr 2024
(Sharecast News) - Urban house-price growth in the US accelerated to its highest level in 16 months in February, according to data out on Tuesday from S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller, with prices at or nea... Read More
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US house prices near record highs as growth picks up
Tuesday 30 Apr 2024
(Sharecast News) - Urban house-price growth in the US accelerated to its highest level in 16 months in February, according to data out on Tuesday from S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller, with prices at or nea... Read More
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US Employment Cost Index rises more quickly than expected in Q1
Tuesday 30 Apr 2024
(Sharecast News) - The cost in the U.S. of employing workers picked up modestly at the start of 2024 amid a jump in benefits. Read More
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German economy avoids recession, labour market resilient
Tuesday 30 Apr 2024
(Sharecast News) - The German economy avoided recession in the first quarter of the year, with modest 0.2% growth reported on Tuesday, surpassing analysts' expectations. Read More
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Eurozone exits recession as Q1 GDP grows 0.3%, inflation holds at 2.4%
Tuesday 30 Apr 2024
(Sharecast News) - There were further signs that the eurozone was starting to turn a corner as inflation held steady at 2.4% and the single currency economy avoided recession in the first quarter of t... Read More
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China's manufacturing sector gathers pace in April
Tuesday 30 Apr 2024
(Sharecast News) - China's manufacturing sector continued to strengthen in April, closely-watched data published on Tuesday showed. Read More
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German retail sales post unexpected 1.8% rise in March
Tuesday 30 Apr 2024
(Sharecast News) - German retail sales posted a higher-than-expected by 1.8% rise in March compared with the previous month, according to official data published on Tuesday. Read More
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German inflation edges up to 2.4% in April
Monday 29 Apr 2024
(Sharecast News) - German inflation registered a slight rise in April as food prices rose while energy costs fell less than expected, according to preliminary data published on Monday. Read More
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European economic sentiment takes a hit in April
Monday 29 Apr 2024
(Sharecast News) - Economic sentiment took a hit across both the eurozone and the wider EU in April, according to survey data released on Monday, alongside a downturn in employment expectations. Read More
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US PCE rises to 2.7% in March, ahead of estimates
Friday 26 Apr 2024
(Sharecast News) - The US personal consumption expenditure rate rose to 2.7% in March, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, up from 2.5% in February and higher than the 2.6% expected by econo... Read More
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Friday preview: US inflation data, NatWest Group in the spotlight
Friday 26 Apr 2024
(Sharecast News) - Financial markets' attention at the end of the week would be squarely on the latest inflation data out of the States. Read More
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US Q1 GDP growth comes in slower than expected
Thursday 25 Apr 2024
(Sharecast News) - Economic activity in the U.S. slowed by more than anticipated at the turn of the year, while price pressures picked up. Read More
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Turkey central bank holds interest rates at 50%
Thursday 25 Apr 2024
(Sharecast News) - Turkey's central bank left interest rates on hold on Thursday at 50% as it said it was keeping a close eye on inflation. Read More
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