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US mid-Atlantic factory activity dips in May
Manufacturing activity in the US mid-Atlantic region continued growing at a robust pace in June, the results of one of the most closely-followed surveys for the sector showed.
Stocks slip as Fed raises projections for rate hikes in 2022 and 2023
Central bankers in the US nudged up their individual projections for short-term interest rates in 2022 and 2023 at their two-day policy meeting, although they didn't actually discuss potential dates for the so-called 'lift-off' in rates.
Ex-Fed Governor Warsh says betting on change in stance is a 'long putt'
A former top US central bank official said that betting on a change in policy stance before August's Jackson Hole central banking symposium was a "long putt from here".
Director dealings: Aston Martin Lagonda director picks up some shares
Aston Martin Lagonda non-executive director, Robin Freestone, picked up some shares in the carmaker as they were trading near their level from just before the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
US final demand prices jump in May, paced by gains for food and energy
Wholesale prices in the US rose twice as quickly as anticipated last month amid sharp increased in food and energy prices.
US retail sales volumes drop sharply in May
Americans reined in their spending last month, especially on cars and building materials, two of the categories of goods that had been in greatest demand throughout the pandemic.
Rishi Sunak rejects business demands for furlough scheme extension
Chancellor Rishi Sunak rejected calls from businesses demanding an extension of the furlough scheme and business rates relief.
ECB plots steady course, 'significantly higher' PEPP purchases to continue
Rate-setters at the European Central Bank plotted a steady course at their latest policy meeting.
US consumer prices jump past forecasts in May, led by user cars
Inflation in the US bounded ahead in May with big gains evident across nearly all categories of products and services.
BoE's Haldane says economy going 'gangbusters'
The Bank of England's top economist said the central bank may need to look at turning off the monetary policy taps given the 'gangbusters' economy.
US job openings hit record high in April, JOLTS survey shows
The number of job openings in the US soared to a record high in April.
Royal Mail to allow clients to choose delivery dates and times
Shares of Royal Mail were trading within striking distance of their all-time highs after announcing its latest initiative to take on rival Amazon.
Treasury's Yellen makes case for Biden spending plans, 'slightly higher' interest rates
Janet Yellen laid out the case at the weekend for US President Joe Biden's proposed $4trn in government spending and a "slightly higher" interest rate environment.
White House rows back on push to reverse 2017 tax cuts
The White House rowed back on its push to reverse the 2017 tax cuts approved by Donald Trump in a bid to win the backing of the Republican party for President Joe Biden's proposed $1. 0trn infrastructure package.
European finance ministers ready deal to stop multinationals' tax abuse
European finance ministers of the four biggest economies said that a landmark agreement to curb tax abuse by multinational companies is within reach and will be closed at the G7 meetings in London on Friday.
Initial US jobless claims continue falling at 'relentless' pace
Initial weekly jobless claims in the US continued to slip lower at what one economist called a "relentless" pace.
Trans-Pacific trade deal members agree for UK to join pact
Member nations of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership on Wednesday officially agreed to allow the UK to start the joining process.
US labour market weaker than some indicators show, San Francisco Fed says
The state of the US labour market is worse than it might appear so policymakers should focus more on signals of weakness.
Britons not yet confident enough in April to splurge, lending data reveal
Net mortgage borrowing and consumer credit growth both undershot economists' forecasts in April, although mortgage approvals for home purchases continued at a "relatively strong" pace.
Brent futures hit two-year high ahead of OPEC+ meeting
Oil prices hit a roughly two-year high on expectations that the reopening of advanced economies would run down the inventories that had piled up during the pandemic.