Commodities
US retails sales fall in February amid extreme weather conditions
Americans tightened their belts in February as extreme weather conditions weighed on retails sales.
German investor sentiment improves in March - ZEW
German investor sentiment improved in March, according to the latest survey from the ZEW Center for European Economic Research in Mannheim.
Pfizer and BioNTech to accelerate deliveries of Covid-19 vaccines to EU
Pfizer and BioNTech will bring forward some deliveries of their Covid-19 vaccine to the European Union to the second quarter.
Ireland, Netherlands suspend AstraZeneca vaccine over blood clot risks
The Irish and the Dutch governments were the latest to join the list of countries that have halted the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccination programme until the risk of blood clots is ruled out, even as Europe's main drugs regulator said the benefits of the shot continued to outweigh the risks.
Empire State manufacturing index beats expectations
Manufacturing activity in the New York jurisdiction improved more than expected in March, according to a survey released on Monday.
Iran urges US to lift sanctions before national election
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Monday that the US should drop sanctions before the next Iranian elections in June if it wanted to revive the nuclear deal.
Strong retail sales help underpin China's economic recovery
China’s economic recovery continued at pace in the first two months of the year, official data showed on Monday, fuelled by a surge in retail sales and strong exports.
American consumer confidence jumps in early March, University of Michigan says
US consumer sentiment improved by more than expected at the start of the month, led by improved expectations, the results of a very closely-followed survey revealed.
Johnson and Johnson 'confident' it can hit EU vaccine supply target for Q2
Johnson&Johnson is "confident" in its ability to meet its commitments to deliver 55. 0m doses to the European Union in the second quarter.
Novavax Covid-19 vaccine more effective than previously thought
The Covid-19 vaccine developed by Novavax demonstrated a higher efficacy than previously estimated against the mild, moderate and severe symptoms that the illness can bring on, final analysis of the late-stage trial conducted in the UK showed.
Investment in sustainable assets rises in Europe in 2020
Investment in assets following ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) criteria rose in 2020 and is expected to continue rising in the following years, said Europe’s investment management industry body, EFAMA, on Thursday.
Weekly US jobless claims continue falling at steady pace
Unemployment claims in the US continued falling at a steady pace over the latest week.
EU approves J&J Covid-19 vaccine for use in people 18 and over
Europe's main drugs regulator gave the green-light to Johnson&Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine, a move that it was hoped would help the bloc accelerate its inoculation programme.
Almost 6m Europeans have lost their jobs during pandemic - Eurofund
The Covid-19 pandemic has cost 5. 7m citizens of the European Union their jobs as of December 2020, revealed the latest report by Eurofund.
UK housing market holds steady despite lockdown - RICS
The UK housing market strengthened in February, research published on Thursday showed, ahead of the chancellor’s decision to extend the stamp duty holiday.
UNICEF said $1bn more needed for COVAX vaccine rollout
The United Nations’ children’s fund said on Wednesday that countries needed to contribute more money for COVAX's Covid-19 vaccine rollout to help those in need.
Rouhani's offer to return to nuclear deal snubbed by conservatives in Iran
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s offer to return to the 2015 nuclear deal in exchange for the US scrapping its sanctions against Tehran was rebuked by conservative factions in his country.
Barclays equity strategy: EPS growth key to offsetting rise in bond yields
Increasing momentum in analysts' estimates for company earnings is helping to offset the pressure from rising government bond yields on shares' valuation multiples, analysts at Barclays Research said.
Russia considers Italian facilities to make Sputnik V
Russia is seeking to make its Sputnik V vaccine in Italy to try to cover overseas demand for the Covid-19 jab.
Factory prices hit two-year high in China as consumer inflation eases
Factory gate prices in China have risen to their highest level since November 2018, official data showed overnight on Wednesday.