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US CDC tells states to be ready to large-scale vaccination by 1 November
America's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta has told state governments to make preparations for the large-scale distribution of a Covid-19 vaccine.
China unveils policies to develop semiconductor industry
China is preparing new government policies to develop its own domestic semiconductor industry and reduce reliance on US suppliers and technology.
Euro area retail sales fall short of forecasts in July
Retail sales in the single currency bloc unexpectedly fell during the month of July.
Several ECB governing council members worried about euro strength, FT says
Rate-setters at the European Central Bank are concerned about the potential impact that a strengthening single currency might have on the bloc's exports and prices.
France unveils €100bn stimulus package to revive economy
France unveiled a €100bn (£89bn) package to revive its coronavirus-ravaged economy as President Emmanuel Macron pursued policies to promote business investment.
China services sector hires workers as recovery continues
Chinese services companies hired more workers for the first time in seven months as the sector continued to recover from the Covid-19 outbreak, a survey showed.
Private sector hiring increases by less than anticipated in August, ADP says
Hiring in the US increased at a slower-than-expected pace last month, the results of a closely-followed survey revealed.
US will not participate in international initiative to develop Covid-19 vaccine
The US government said overnight that it will not participate in a global initiative to develop, manufacture and equitably distribute a vaccine for Covid-19 due to the World Health Organization’s involvement.
German retail sales register surprise drop
German retail sales unexpectedly fell in July, frustrating hopes that household spending would help drive a strong recovery in Europe's biggest economy.
Sector movers: Aerospace and Defence walloped by break-out in Sterling, Miners higher
Aerospace and defence names were at the bottom of the pile as Sterling continued its push higher, oblivious to what some observers had billed as a key week for Brexit talks between Brussels and London.
US construction spending little changed in July
Outlays on construction were little changed in July, following a sharp drop in non-residential spending.
US services ISM rises past forecasts in August
Activity in the US services sector picked up the pace last month, the results of a closely-followed survey revealed.
Eurozone falls into deflation in August
The eurozone fell into deflation in August, with consumer prices down as the Covid-19 pandemic weighed on energy prices, according to preliminary data released by Eurostat.
German jobless numbers fall again in August
The number of people out of a job in Germany fell again in July, according to figures released by Destatis on Tuesday.
Recovery of eurozone manufacturing sector continues
Activity in the eurozone manufacturing sector continued to recover in August from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and shutdowns.
Chinese factory output rises with export orders - Caixin
Chinese factory activity rose at its fastest pace for almost a decade in August as export orders increased for the first time this year, a private sector survey showed.