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US jobless claims rise during latest week
Unemployment claims in the U. S. moved higher during the preceding weeks, especially those not being filed for the first time.
US PCE inflation ebbs in January, consumption steady
Americans' personal incomes surged at the start of 2024, although that did not carry over into their spending.
US Q4 GDP growth revised a tad lower on less stockpiling
The American economy expanded at a slightly slower than expected pace at the end of 2023.
US durable goods orders plummet as those for jets more than halve
Durable goods orders shrank rapidly at the start of 2024, but mainly due to a more than halving in those for defence aircraft and parts.
US producer prices rise more quickly than anticipated in January
Wholesale prices in America rose more quickly than anticipated last month.
US consumer confidence steady in February
Consumer confidence in the U. S. was little changed in early February, albeit after two months of large gains, the results of a closely-followed survey revealed.
US retail sales drop sharply at the start of the year
Americans reined in their spending unexpectedly at the start of 2024.
Philly Fed index jumps in February
Factory sector activity in the mid-Atlantic region improved significantly in February, the results of a closely-followed survey revealed.
US jobless claims drop unexpectedly during latest week
The U. S. labour market continued to show only limited signs of easing during the previous week.
U.S. consumer confidence jumps in January, University of Michigan says
Americans were noticeably more confident last month regarding the economy and the inflation outlook, the results of a closely-followed survey revealed.
U.S. jobs and wages grow twice as fast as forecast in January
The U. S. jobs market was on fire at the turn of the year with both hiring and wage gains nearly doubling forecasts.
U.S. factory activity picks up at the start of 2024, prices rise
Factory sector activity in the States recovered at the start of the year, the results of a survey revealed.
Eurozone inflation moves lower in January, despite jump in food prices
Eurozone inflation cooled a tad less than expected at the start of 2024.