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Philly Fed index slumps in December, but supply pressures ease
Manufacturing activity in the US mid-Atlantic region slowed sharply at the end of 2021, even as supply chain pressures eased.
Federal Reserve accelerates taper, doesn't commit to calendar for rate hikes
The Federal Reserve announced that it would taper its asset purchase programme more quickly, as expected, likely paving the way for interest rate hikes in 2022.
UK inflation to peak above 6% in April 2022, says Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank said on Wednesday that it now expects headline consumer price inflation to peak above 6% in April next year, marking the highest annual rate of inflation since the Bank of England's independence in 1997.
Natural gas prices drive US import costs higher in November
The cost of goods purchased from overseas increased more quickly than expected during the previous month, chiefly as a result of dearer natural gas prices.
Upside surprise in Empire State index for December, price gauges ease a little
Manufacturing activity in the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's district picked up slightly at the end of the year, to the surprise of economists.
US producer prices rise more quickly than expected in November
Producer prices rose more quickly than expected in November amid widespread gains the various categories of goods.
Euro area industrial production picks up in October, points to solid Q4
Industrial output in the single currency bloc rebounded in October for a solid start to the fourth quarter.
U.Michigan consumer confidence index points to emerginng wage-price spiral
American consumers' confidence was little changed at the start of December, but there were signs of a potential wage-price spiral taking form, the results of a closely-followed survey revealed.
Supply and demand imbalance in US jobs market hits record, JOLTS survey shows
The supply and demand imbalance in the US jobs market reached record proportions in October, the results of a closely-followed survey revealed.
Strong domestic demand boosts Eurozone GDP
Strong domestic demand supported Eurozone economic growth in the third quarter, official data showed on Tuesday.
UK CPI will 'comfortably' exceed 5.0 per cent in April, BoE's Broadbent says
A top Bank of England official said that the central bank´s inflation forecast for the second quarter of 2022 may need to be raised.
PBoC announces half point cut to RRR for all lenders
The People's Bank of China said that it will lower its reserve requirement ratio for all lenders, as hinted to by Chinese premier Li Keqiang and the country's Politburo.
Best to wait for more data on Omicron before hiking Bank Rate, BoE's Saunders says
One of the most hawkish top Bank of England officials said at the end of the week that it might be best to wait for more information on the implications of the new Covid-19 variant, Omicron, before hiking short-term interest rates.
Euro area retail sales rise as expected in October, but slowdown evident
The volume of retail sales in the euro area increased roughly as expected in October, amid a shift back towards online sales.
Weekly US jobless claims bounce back by less than expected
US jobless claims rebounded a little following a steep drop during the previous week that saw them fell to a level not seen since November 1969.