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German CPI jumps past forecasts in May on food and energy
The cost-of-living in Germany jumped past forecasts last month as food price gains continued to accelerate and energy costs picked up once more.
PCE inflation dips as expected in April, steady growth in incomes and spending
A key measure of inflation in the US dipped last month, even as personal incomes and spending continued growing at a steady clip.
US first quarter GDP revised lower, but details slightly stronger
The US economy shrank at a slightly quicker pace than previously thought, revised data showed, but the underlying levels of activity and prices came in a tad better than expected.
US economic growth slows more than expected in May, PMIs show
Economic activity in the US slowed by more than expected in May, amid heightened price pressures, slowing supplier deliveries and softer demand, the results of two closely-followed surveys revealed.
US new home sales register sharp slump in April
New home sales in the US fell by far more than economists had anticipated in April.
Euro area PMIs miss forecasts in May, but economy resilient
Euro area economic growth was resilient in May despite being buffeted by multiple headwinds, the results of three closely-followed surveys revealed.
ECB won´t be rushed on raising rates, Lagarde says
The European Central Bank does not need to rush interest rate hikes because inflationary pressures were coming from the so-called supply side of the economy, Christine Lagarde said.
Euro area interest rates may no longer be negative by end of September, ECB's Lagarde says
Interest rates in the single currency area may well be out of negative territory by the end of September, the head of the European Central Bank said.
Bank of England chief economist sees further rate hikes ahead
The price of money is headed higher still and the risks are that even further rate rises might be needed, the Bank of England's chief economist said.
Philly Fed index slumps in May amid slower inventory building
Factory sector activity in the US mid-Atlantic region cooled significantly in May, largely as a result of firms slower stockbuilding.
US existing home sales dip in April, more declines anticipated
Existing home sales in the States fell in April and the slowdown in activity appeared set to continue, a leading business lobby group said and some economists were even more downbeat.
US jobless claims jump past forecasts during latest week
The US jobs market continues to be quite tight, the latest figures for unemployment claims filings showed.
ECB's Rehn, De Cos show support for interest rate hikes
Two more of the European Central Bank's top policymakers added their voices to those showing support for interest rate hikes and more than one at that.
US housing starts fall more quickly than expected in April
Homebuilding activity in the States weakened more than expected last month.
Euro area CPI unchanged in April
The cost of living in the euro area was unchanged last month, contrary to a preliminary estimate.
US retail sales jump past forecasts in April
Americans continued splashing out much more than expected last month, especially on automobiles.
Eurozone economy strengthens despite Ukraine war
The Eurozone economy strengthened in the first quarter, official data showed on Tuesday, despite the impact of the war in Ukraine.
Synairgen posts positive clinical trial data for SNG001
Shares of Synairgen caught a bid following the release of clinical trial results which appeared to show that its SNG001 formulation against Covid-19 might lower the risk of severe disease or death in the most at risk patients.
Chinese economy slows sharply in April as Covid-19 restrictions bite
China's economy slowed much more sharply than anticipated last month as Covid-19 mobility restrictions hampered growth, piling the pressure on policymakers in Beijing - right up to the top according to some accounts.
US consumer confidence falls further amid high petrol prices, rout in stock market
Americans' confidence in the economy and their finances fell further in the beginning of May, the results of a closely-followed survey revealed.