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European state aid rules should be eased to help lenders, ECB official says
A top European Central Bank official said state aid rules should be eased and bank deposits protected to help lenders through the Covid-19 pandemic.
Weekly US jobless claims rise unexpectedly in latest week
First time unemployment claims in the US registered a moderate and unexpected rise last week.
US economic activity hits March 2015 highs, IHS Markit says
The fourth wave of Covid-19 infections in the US failed to dent the economic rebound in the US, the results of two closely-followed surveys revealed.
Philly Fed factory index holds up better than expected in November
Manufacturing sector activity in the US mid-Atlantic region was holding up better than expected in November, the results of a closely-followed survey revealed.
Carnival to raise $1bn to buy back notes
Carnival said it planned to raise $1bn (£753m) with an equity offering to buy convertible bonds back from their holders.
US industrial production outstrips forecasts despite drag from oil
Industrial production in the US bounded ahead last month, led by gains in factory and utilities output, even as softness in the oil patch dragged on mining.
US retail sales undershoot forecasts in September and October
US retail sales undershot forecasts in September and October as incomes fell, the mercury dropped and the pandemic strengthened.
Intermediate Capital Group reports sharp rise in profits, accelerates fundraisings
Intermediate Capital Group posted a sharp rise in first half profits amid strong demand for its funds and a recovery in portfolio valuations across the period.
Aramco seeks to raise cash via multi-tranche bond deal
Saudi Aramco said on Monday it has hired a group of banks to plan its multi-tranche US dollar-denominated bond deal as it seeks to raise cash.
Pimco boss warns of fragile markets after pandemic
The Covid-19 crisis will leave the global financial system in a fragile state even after the pandemic subsides, the investment chief of Pimco, the giant bond fund, warned.
US consumer confidence slips in November after elections and Covid-19 resurgence
US consumer dipped unexpectedly at the start of November as Americans reacted to the results of the presidential election and the rising number of Covid-19 cases, a closely-followed revealed.
Fed's Bullard says economy 'dramatically' better than expected, but 'substantial' risks remain
A top US central bank official sounded a positive note on the economy's ability to adjust to the pandemic, even as he cautioned of the remaining "substantial" downside risks.
Door Dash files with SEC in record year for US IPOs
America's largest food delivery platform has filed to go public.
US final demand prices edge past forecasts in October
Wholesale prices in the US edged up a bit more quickly than anticipated last month, lifted by a big jump in food prices.
US CPI misses forecasts in October
The cost of living in the US slipped last month amid sharp declines in the prices of fashion and for medical products and services, alongside muted energy price gains.
Housing market to slow after mini-boom - RICS
The housing market is expected to stay busy for the rest of 2020 before slowing down as the stamp duty holiday draws to a close and the economy remains in trouble, a survey published on Thursday showed.
Investor sentiment drops sharply in Germany
Investor sentiment in Germany fell sharply in November, a closely-watched survey showed on Tuesday, as fears grow that the country is heading for another recession.
Fed stands pat
Federal Reserve policymakers decided to stand pat but some economists saw more quantitative easing coming markets' way in the not too distant future.
US services sector activity picks up more than expected in October - IHS Markit
Activity in America's services sector accelerated last month at its fastest clip since April 2015, the results of a closely-followed survey revealed.
Tuesday preview: US elections, Associated British Foods in focus
All eyes on Tuesday will be on the US elections, even if the results won't start to be known - under a best case scenario - until the next day.