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Norway holds rates steady as expected
Friday 03 May 2024
(Sharecast News) - Norway's central bank kept interest rates on hold at 4.50% on Friday, in line with expectations, adding that a tight monetary policy stance may be necessary longer than planned to c... Read More
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Eurozone jobless rate unchanged for fifth straight month
Friday 03 May 2024
(Sharecast News) - The jobless rate in the eurozone held steady at a record low for the fifth straight month in March, according to figures released on Friday by Eurostat. Read More
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US jobless claims hold steady in week ended 26 April
Thursday 02 May 2024
(Sharecast News) - The number of Americans lining up for unemployment benefits was unchanged at 208,000 in the week ended 27 April, according to the Labor Department, remaining at the lowest level in ... Read More
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U.S. foreign trade deficit little changed in March, consumer goods imports strong
Thursday 02 May 2024
(Sharecast News) - America's shortfall on trade with the rest of the world was little changed in March, as both exports and imports suffered large declines. Read More
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US unit labour cost growth exceeds forecasts in Q1
Thursday 02 May 2024
(Sharecast News) - Workers' productivity in the U.S. slowed more sharply than anticipated at the start of 2024, pushing labour costs much higher. Read More
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German manufacturing downturn eases slightly - PMI
Thursday 02 May 2024
(Sharecast News) - The downturn in Germany's hard-pressed manufacturing sector eased marginally last month, a closely-watched survey showed on Thursday, although it remained in contraction. Read More
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UK economic growth to remain 'sluggish' - OECD
Thursday 02 May 2024
(Sharecast News) - UK growth is set to remain sluggish this year, a leading economic organisation forecast on Thursday, weighed down by restrictive monetary policy. Read More
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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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