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Official China factory PMI hits record low in February
Manufacturing sector conditions in the People's Republic of China fell at their most rapid pace ever in February, the results of a closely-followed survey revealed.
UK government publishes strategy for post-Brexit trade talks
The UK government unveiled its strategy for post-Brexit trade negotiations with the European Union which were scheduled to begin during the following week, holding out the possibility of a no-deal exit if sufficient progress had not been achieved by June.
BofA slashes forecast for 2020 euro area growth
Economists at BoFA Securities slashed their forecast for economic growth in the single currency bloc in 2020 on the back of the impact of the Chinese coronavirus.
US jobless claims edge slightly higher
Jobless claims in the US edged slightly higher last week.
Intu Properties drops after announcing £1.3bn cash call, credit line extension
Intu Properties clinched an extension of its medium-term lending facility, albeit of a smaller amount and with the proviso that it raise £1. 3bn in fresh capital.
IFS urges Chancellor to raise taxes to fund excess budget spending
The Institute of Fiscal Studies said there needs to be a tax hike if the Chancellor wants to go ahead with excessive budget spending or he could risk breaking borrowing rules.
Bonds: Gilts gain amid safe-haven flows after CDC tells US to prepare for outbreak
These were the movements in some of the most closely-followed 10-year sovereign bond yields:.
Equity and crude oil futures slump as virus cases rise in South Korea and Italy
Equity and oil futures are pointing to a lower start to trading this week on the back of rising numbers of coronavirus cases in South Korea, Italy and Iran.
US business output registers first drop since 2013 amid coronavirus impact
US business activity registered an outright drop in February for the second time since the global financial crisis, survey data revealed.
UK public sector borrowing exceeds forecasts in January
The public sector borrowing was in surplus at the start of 2020 as is usual due to the timing of tax receipts for personal income and capital gains taxes.
Philly Fed index jumps in February as new orders strengthen
Factory sector activity in the US mid-Atlantic region roared back to life in February, according to the results of one of the mostly closely-followed surveys, wrong-footing analysts.
Chinese money supply dynamics in January point to more subdued growth
Money flows in China undershot economists' forecasts last month, pointing to a slower outlook for economic growth.
US housing starts jump past forecasts in January
Housing market activity in the States cooled at the start of January, but only a tad.
Empire State index jumps past forecasts in February
Economic activity in the New York state area started 2020 on a more solid footing, according to the results of a closely-followed survey of factory sector conditions.
US January retail sales boosted by building materials
US retail sales grew a bit less than expected last month even as Americans splashed out on building materials and furniture.
Euro area GDP slows in last quarter of 2019 led by Italy and France
Euro area economic growth continued slowing at the end of 2019, led by the bloc's three largest economies.
US core CPI edges past forecasts in January
The cost of living in the US increased by a bit more than expected last month, amid higher prices for shelter, transportation and medical services.
US weekly jobless claims little changed, secondary filings keep falling
The number of people queuing for jobless insurance in the States remained near a record low last week.
Bonds: 'Hunt for yield' pushes 10-year Greek debt below 1% for the first time
These were the movements among some of the most closely-followed 10-year sovereign debt yields:.
Bonds: 'Let's wait and see', Fed's Bullard says
These were the movements in some of the most widely-followed 10-year sovereign bond yields:.