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  • US consumer sentiment slips in August as inflation fears resurface

    Friday 15 Aug 2025

    (Sharecast News) - US consumer sentiment declined for the first time in four months in August, according to a preliminary reading from the University of Michigan, falling to 58.6 from 61.7 in July - well below consensus forecasts of 62.

  • US retail sales rise 0.5pc in July

    Friday 15 Aug 2025

    (Sharecast News) - US retail sales rose as expected in July, according to advance figures from the Census Bureau, up 0.5% last month, extending June's 0.6% rebound.

  • Chinese economic outlook weakens as industrial, retail data disappoints

    Friday 15 Aug 2025

    (Sharecast News) - A trio of leading economic indicators from China came in below estimates on Friday, with industrial production, retail sales and fixed asset investment figures all showing weaker rates of growth in July.

  • US jobless claims drop to 224,000

    Thursday 14 Aug 2025

    (Sharecast News) - Americans lined up for unemployment benefits at a decelerated pace in the week ended 9 August, according to the Labor Department.

  • US PPI blows past forecasts in July

    Thursday 14 Aug 2025

    (Sharecast News) - July's producer price index revealed annual producer inflation rose by 3.3% year-on-year last month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the largest 12-month increase since February.

  • Eurozone industrial production falls more than expected

    Thursday 14 Aug 2025

    (Sharecast News) - Industrial output across the eurozone dropped more than expected in June, completely reversing the increase registered the month before, according to data out on Thursday from Eurostat.

  • Eurozone GDP growth eases, but employment levels pick up

    Thursday 14 Aug 2025

    (Sharecast News) - Gross domestic product growth across the eurozone eased slightly in the second quarter, Eurostat confirmed on Thursday, though employment levels rose a little more than expected.

  • IEA raises oil supply projections despite subdued demand growth

    Wednesday 13 Aug 2025

    (Sharecast News) - The International Energy Agency has raised its oil supply outlook for 2025 by nearly 400,000 barrels of oil per day after recent announcements by eight OPEC+ members that they would up production from September.

  • US mortgage applications surge 10.9pc

    Wednesday 13 Aug 2025

    (Sharecast News) - US mortgage applications were up by double digits in the week ended 8 August, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association of America.

  • German July inflation confirmed at 1.8%

    Wednesday 13 Aug 2025

    (Sharecast News) - German inflation slowed to 1.8% in July, down from 2.0% in the previous month, confirming a flash estimate, the Federal Statistics Office said on Wednesday.

  • Opec sees rise in global demand in 2026

    Tuesday 12 Aug 2025

    (Sharecast News) - Global oil demand is expected to rise next year on the back of economic growth despite the impact of US tariffs, according to a report published on Tuesday.

  • US consumer prices edge higher in July

    Tuesday 12 Aug 2025

    (Sharecast News) - US consumer prices edged higher in July, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, but the pace of inflation showed signs of easing, offering a modest reprieve for both the Federal Reserve and markets.

  • RBA cuts rates as inflation slows but still cautious on outlook

    Tuesday 12 Aug 2025

    (Sharecast News) - The Reserve Bank of Australia on Tuesday cut its main cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.60% - its lowest level in two years - as inflation slowed and the jobs market slackened.

  • German business sentiment deteriorates more than expected in August - ZEW

    Tuesday 12 Aug 2025

    (Sharecast News) - German business sentiment deteriorated more than expected in August amid disappointment over the US-EU trade deal, according to a survey released on Tuesday by the ZEW Center for European Economic Research in Mannheim.

  • Consumer inflation flat in China, factory-gate prices fall

    Monday 11 Aug 2025

    (Sharecast News) - China's consumer inflation was flat in July while factory-gate prices fell for a 34th consecutive month, highlighting persistent weakness in domestic demand despite government efforts to curb price wars and stabilise the economy.

  • China trade data tops expectations as exporters race to beat tariff deadline

    Thursday 07 Aug 2025

    (Sharecast News) - China's export growth surprised to the upside in July, with exporters accelerating shipments ahead of a looming tariff deadline and early signs of recovering domestic demand.

  • Trump doubles India tariffs to 50% for buying Russian oil

    Wednesday 06 Aug 2025

    (Sharecast News) - US President Donald Trump on Wednesday slapped an extra 25% tariff on goods from India, saying the country directly or indirectly imported Russian oil.

  • Eurozone retail sales rise more than expected in June

    Wednesday 06 Aug 2025

    (Sharecast News) - Eurozone retail sales rose more than expected in June, according to figures released on Wednesday by Eurostat.

  • Eurozone construction sector downturn deepens in July

    Wednesday 06 Aug 2025

    (Sharecast News) - The downturn in the eurozone construction sector deepened in July, according to a survey released on Wednesday.

  • German factory orders post surprise fall in June

    Wednesday 06 Aug 2025

    (Sharecast News) - German factory orders fell unexpectedly last month, missing consensus forecasts, according to official data published on Wednesday.

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