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US CPI edges past forecasts in June, partly due to trade tariffs
US consumer prices rose a tad more quickly than expected in June amid sharp increases in the prices of used cars and trucks, and apparel.
Weekly US jobless claims fall more than expected
Initial jobless claims in the US declined more sharply than anticipated over the week covering the 4 July holiday.
German June CPI revised higher
Consumer prices in Germany rose more quickly than expected last month, revised data showed.
Homebuyer interest rises in the UK for first time since November 2016
New homebuyer interest rose across the UK in June for the first time since November 2016, as a more stable trend began to emerge in the UK housing market.
Fed chairman sees risk of more persistent shortfall on inflation
US central bank chairman Jerome Powell signalled on Wednesday that the door was wide open to policy easing, telling lawmakers that there were increased risks bearing down on the US economy from overseas even as price pressures remained muted.
Eurozone downgrades growth forecasts as global trade tensions rise
The European Commission has revised down its 2020 growth forecast for the Eurozone, blaming heightened global trade tensions and the threat of a no-deal Brexit.
Bonds: Yields back-up ahead of Fed's Powell
These were the biggest movements in the most widely-followed 10-year sovereign bond yields:.
UK economy returns to growth as car production picks up
The UK economy grew in May, reversing earlier declines, as previously stalled car production started to pick up, official figures showed on Wednesday.
Chinese CPI steady in June, factory gate prices ease
Consumer price inflation in the people's Republic of China was steady in June, despite a sharp rise in pork prices in the wake of the wave of Africa swine fever.
US 'quits' rate little changed in May
The number of people who voluntary left their jobs decreased in May but nevertheless remained near record lows, reflecting still strong job market conditions, although hiring did slip.
Fed's Harker sees no interest rate cuts in 2019, WSJ says
No interest rate cuts will be needed in 2019 and the US economy is "strong", a top US central bank official said.
Bonds: Greek bonds outperform, ECB officials push back
These were the movements in some of the most widely-followed 10-year sovereign bond yields:.
M&G Real Estate drops legal action against Debenhams
M&G Real Estate has withdrawn its legal challenge to Debenhams’ restructuring plans, it was announced on Monday.
US non-farm payrolls rise by 224,000 in June, calling Fed cuts in question
Hiring in the US picked up by a greater than expected 224,000 last month, leading some economists to trim their forecasts for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve at its next policy meeting on 30-31 July, whilst others dug in their heels against widespread predictions for imminent easing, anticipating instead that a move would come in September.
Bank of Russia flags possible interest rate cut in July
Bank of Russia may cut its official interest rates again at the end of the month, perhaps even by as much as 50 basis points.
UK car registrations fall for fourth consecutive month
Data released on Thursday showed that total new car sales have declined for the fourth month in a row in June, while alternatively fuelled vehicle demand dropped for the first time in 26 months.
US must remove tariffs for trade deal to happen, Chinese official says
Washington will have to remove its existing tariffs if it wants to close a trade deal with Beijing, a top Chinese official said.
Andrea Orcel sues Santander for $113.0m after CEO offer rescinded
The former head of UBS's investment banking unit, Andrea Orcel, filed a $113. 0m lawsuit against Santander after it walked back on its agreement to name him as its new chief executive officer.
Economists optimistic despite dip in US services sector activity
Services sector activity in the States cooled a tad more quickly than anticipated last month, amid falling levels production, new orders and hiring.
Fed's Mester sets high bar for interest rate cuts
A top US central bank official said on Tuesday that interest rates might need to be cut, but set a high bar for any reduction.