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Friday preview: US inflation data, NatWest Group in the spotlight
Financial markets' attention at the end of the week would be squarely on the latest inflation data out of the States.
US Q1 GDP growth comes in slower than expected
Economic activity in the U. S. slowed by more than anticipated at the turn of the year, while price pressures picked up.
US durable goods orders rise as expected in March, details weaker
Orders in the U. S. for goods made to last more than three years rose by slightly more than expected last month.
BoE's Huw Pill says rate cuts still some way off
The Bank of England’s chief economist, Huw Pill, said on Tuesday that rate cuts were still "some way off".
First rate cut still some way off, BoE's Pill says
The Bank of England's first interest rate cut of the current cycle remains some way off, its chief economist said.
US economic activity slows in April, PMIs show
Economic activity in the U. S. slowed last month, the results of two closely followed surveys revealed.
Fed's Goolsbee says central bank needs more 'clarity' before moving on rates
A top Federal Reserve official said that the central bank needs more clarity on inflation before moving on interest rates.
Israel hits target in Iran's central province of Isfahan in limited strike
Israel struck a target in the central Iranian province of Isfahan, where the country's nuclear installations are located.
Philly Fed index jumps unexpectedly in April, price pressures pick up
Manufacturing sector conditions in the U. S. mid-Atlantic region improved unexpectedly in April, the results of a closely-followed survey revealed.
Weekly US jobless claims steady
The U. S. jobs market appeared to remain tight during the latest reference week.
US retail sales grow by more than twice as much as expected in March
Retail sales in the U. S. grew more than twice as quickly as expected last month amid big increases at non-store retailers and for gasoline.
ECB stands pat, but says June projections may justify cuts
Rate-setters in Frankfurt stood pat on rates on Thursday, but said that it would be correct to lower interest rates if its next set of projections, in June, increased their confidence that inflation was headed lower.
Producer prices rise by slightly less than anticipated in March
Wholesale prices rose by a tad less than anticipated last month amid a decline in energy costs.
US jobless claims decline by more than expected
America's labour market remained tight during the latest week.
US CPI rises a tad more quickly than expected in March
The cost of living in the U. S. rose by more than expected last month amid gains in the cost of energy, clothing and medical care services.
US non-farm payrolls jump past forecasts in March
The U. S. economy generated far more jobs than anticipated during the previous month.
US job cut announcements continue to rise in March, Challenger says
The number of layoff announcements in the U. S. continued to rise in March, the results of a survey revealed.
Initial weekly US jobless claims rise moderately
The U. S. jobs market remained tight during the previous week, although the Easter break may have distorted the latest figures.
US services activity dips in March, alongside slower price gains, ISM says
Activity levels in U. S. services failed to pick up last month as anticipated by economists, the results of a closely-followed survey showed.