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US services sector growth slows in February, price pressures jump
Activity in the US services sector slowed last month amid a big decline in the rate of new orders, the results of a closely-followed survey showed.
US private sector payrolls grow less quickly than expected in February, ADP says
Private sector employment in the States grew a tad less quickly than anticipated last month, the results of a closely-followed survey revealed.
Kremlin pledges to retaliate against US/EU sanctions
The Kremlin on Wednesday sought to minimise the importance of the sanctions imposed by the United States and the European Union over Russia’s treatment of opposition politician Alexei Navalny, but at the same time pledged to retaliate.
US to achieve herd immunity by end of summer 2021
The US is set to reach herd immunity by Independence Day, reiterated an analyst who had previously predicted that same date.
Eurozone economy on course for double-dip recession
The eurozone economy is on course for a double-dip recession as the coronavirus pandemic takes its toll, according to a survey released on Wednesday.
EU considers emergency approvals for Covid-19 vaccines
The European Commission said on Tuesday it was considering emergency approvals for Covid-19 vaccines.
Fossil fuel emissions close to pre-Covid levels -IEA
Global fossil fuel emissions were 2% higher in December 2020 than in the same month of 2019, revealed the latest report from the International Energy Agency.
Eurozone inflation holds steady at 0.9%
Inflation in the eurozone was unchanged in February, official data showed on Tuesday, in line with expectations.
United orders extra 25 Boeing 737 MAX jets
United Airlines Holdings ordered an extra 25 new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft for delivery in 2023 and moved up deliveries of others as it prepares to replace older jets.
EU to propose vaccine certificates for summer travel
The European Commission is set to propose in March a new EU-wide digital certificate that will provide proof of vaccination against Covid-19 that it is hoped will allow free travel during the summer holidays.
UK manufacturing growth subdued amid supply chain disruptions
Activity in the UK manufacturing sector grew a touch more than initially estimated in February but remained subdued amid supply chain disruptions, according to a survey released on Monday .