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Fund managers say inflation 'transitory', banks biggest 'overweight' - BofA
Most fund managers around the world continued to believe that the recent acceleration in price pressures in the States would prove transitory, placing their trust in the Federal Reserve's ability to "peacefully" draw back on its policy easing, the results of a closely-followed survey revealed.
US foreign trade deficit narrows as expected in April
America's shortfall on trade with the rest of the world narrowed in April.
US pending home sales surprise sharply to the upside in June
A closely-followed indicator of US home sales surprised strongly to the upside in May.
US private sector payrolls grow more quickly than expected in June
Hiring in America strengthened by more than expected in June, as services sector firms, especially in Leisure and Hospitality, added to their payrolls.
BoE's Haldane warns inflation headed towards 4 per cent
Andrew Haldane warned in his last speech as the Bank of England's chief economist that policymakers risked losing control of inflation.
Eurozone inflation nudges lower in June
Eurozone inflation eased to 1. 9% in June, official data published on Wednesday showed, in line with forecasts.
China's manufacturing sector softens in June
Economic growth in China eased in June, official data showed on Wednesday, as the country's manufacturing and services sectors both softened.
US consumer confidence recovers level from before start of Covid-19 pandemic
Americans' confidence in the economy - both present and future - snapped back to its levels from before the start of the Covid-19 pandemic last month, despite the tremendous scars that it had left on the jobs market.
US home prices jump past forecasts in April
House prices in the US continued to bound ahead more quickly than expected in April, the results of two closely followed surveys revealed.
German CPI dips in June, but much quicker price gains seen ahead
The cost of living in Germany retreated last month amid a decline in energy and services prices, but according to some economists quicker inflation lay ahead.
US consumer confidence edges lower in June, University of MIchigan says
Americans grew a bit more confident in June, albeit not by as quite as much as expected, the results of a closely-followed survey revealed.
Euro area money supply growth slows a tad more than expected in May
Money supply growth in the Eurozone slowed a bit more quickly than anticipated last month, but economists said the data continued to point towards "solid" growth.
US personal incomes and spending print ahead of forecasts in May
Americans continued splashing out at a stronger-than-expected pace last month, helped by faster than expected income growth.
US durable goods orders up in May, jet orders jump
Orders in the US for goods made to last more than three years continued growing at a steady clip last month, helped by strong demand from the transportation sector.
US initial jobless claims slip lower, secondary claims down again
US jobless claims continued to slip lower during the latest week especially those not being filed for the first time, in a potentially positive signal for the next monthly non-farm payrolls report.
BoE warns against 'premature tightening' in policy
Rate-setters at the Bank of England voted unanimously to keep Bank Rate at its current level, warning against a "premature tightening" in policy.
US economy continued running hot in June, IHS Markit says
America's economy continued to expand at a very brisk pace in June, although inflation continued to be a potential risk, the results of two surveys revealed.
Powell sticks to forecast for inflation to fall back to target
The head of the US central bank doubled down on forecasts for slower inflation as the country's economy reopens.
Former Citi economist Catherine Mann appointed to MPC
Former Citibank economist Catherine Mann has been appointed to the Bank of England’s rate-setting committee, Chancellor Rishi Sunak confirmed on Tuesday.
Weekly US jobless claims rise for the first time since April
Weekly jobless claims rose last week for the first time since April.