Personal Finance
19 Oct
Philly Fed manufacturing index hits five-month high in October
Manufacturing conditions in the Philadelphia region unexpectedly improved in October, according to a survey released on Thursday.
19 Oct
US initial jobless claims drop to lowest since 1973
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dropped more than expected last week, according to data from the Labor Department.
19 Oct
UK retail sales weaker than forecast, adding to BoE doubts
UK retail sales fell more than expected last month, official figures confirmed on Thursday, further muddying the waters over whether the Bank of England will hike interest rates next month.
19 Oct
PM May seeks to reassure EU citizens ahead of Brussels summit
Theresa May has reassured EU citizens living in the UK that protecting their rights and the rights of Britons in Europe is her number one priority in Brexit negotiations.