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Texas factory activity worsened slightly in October, Dallas Fed says
Output at factories in Texas continued to grow in October albeit at a slightly reduced pace, the results of an official survey showed.
Chicago factory PMI worsens slightly in October
Factory sector activity in the Chicago area worsened slightly in October, according to the results of a closely followed survey.
German October harmonised CPI jumps past forecasts
The cost of living in Germany jumped past forecasts unexpectedly in October.
US pending home sales fall at twice the expected rate in September, NAR says
A lead indicator for the number of home sale contract signings fell at roughly twice the expected rate last month.
US Q3 ECI rises as expected but private wage growth cools
A gauge of salary and benefits pressures in the US grew as expected over the three months to September, but only on account of the jump seen in the public sector.
Yen slips as BoJ stays put on policy at meeting
Rate-setters in Tokyo stood pat on monetary policy as expected, although according to analysts there had been some speculation over a potential shift in Yield Curve Control.
Euro area economic sentiment continues to sour in October
Economic sentiment in the euro area continued to deteriorate in October, falling to its lowest level since November 2020, the results of a survey showed.
German Q3 GDP surprises, recovers to above pre-Covid levels
The euro area's largest economy defied market expectations for a contraction over the three months to September thanks to private consumption.
Professional forecasters raise 2022-24 CPI forecasts, slash that for 2023 GDP, ECB says
Professional forecasters bumped up their outlook for euro area inflation out to 2024 even as they anticipated a technical recession over the next few quarters, the results of a survey conducted by the European Central Bank showed.
ECB raises rates, expects further hikes
Rate-setters in Frankfurt went ahead with a 75 basis point interest rate hike but for some observers appeared to hint at the possibility of slower pace of tightening and refrained from any mention of quantitative tightening in its policy statement.
US durable goods orders grow in September, but details weaker
Orders for goods made to last more than three years grew more quickly than expected during the previous month, led by gains for orders of civilian aircraft and automobiles, but the details of the latest government data were much weaker.
US new home sales fall a tad less than expected in September
New home sales in the US fell by only a tad less than expected last month.
US consumer confidence declines in October, weighed down by views on jobs market
Americans' views on the economy, jobs and inflation all soured more than expected in October, the results of a closely followed survey revealed.
UK manufacturing output declines slightly over three months to October, CBI says
Output from UK factories slipped slightly over the past three months, even as business sentiment dropped at the fastest rate since the start of the pandemic, the results of a closely followed survey revealed.
France, UK and US reiterate support for Ukrainian defence for as long as it takes
The foreign ministers of France, the United Kingdom and the United States reiterated their support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity and discussed their determination to continue supporting Kyiv's efforts to defend its territory for as long as it takes.
BoE's Broadbent questions financial markets' expectations for rate hikes
A top Bank of England official called into doubt financial markets' expectations for interest rate hikes.
Fed Beige Book reports caution on economy, signs of easing inflation
The Federal Reserve's district banks reported increased caution on the part of economic agents when it came to the outlook for the country's economy and some signs that inflation was easing.
Reports of delay to bond sale 'inaccurate' - BoE
The Bank of England appeared to deny reports on Tuesday that it wanted to delay selling billions of pounds of government bonds.
Chancellor warns UK faces tough choices on spending and taxation
The new Chancellor has warned that the country faces difficult choices when it comes to tax and spending policies.
Markets rally on speculation of more UK mini-budget reversals
Sterling and gilts rallied on Thursday, as speculation mounted that elements of the government’s controversial mini-budget could be scrapped.