Market Pulse - Currencies
Israel hits target in Iran's central province of Isfahan in limited strike
Israel struck a target in the central Iranian province of Isfahan, where the country's nuclear installations are located.
Weekly US jobless claims steady
The U. S. jobs market appeared to remain tight during the latest reference week.
US jobless claims decline by more than expected
America's labour market remained tight during the latest week.
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.
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.
Fourth quarter unit labour costs undershoot forecasts
Improved productivity at the end of 2023 helped dampen labour cost growth.
Eurozone inflation moves lower in January, despite jump in food prices
Eurozone inflation cooled a tad less than expected at the start of 2024.
US job openings rise unexpectedly in December
The U. S. jobs market continued to exhibit strength at the end of 2023.
ECB stand pat, committed to lowering inflation to 2.0%
Rate-setters in Frankfurt stayed put on policy at their latest policy meeting, but reiterated their determination to return inflation to 2. 0% in timely fashion.
Weekly US jobless claims drop sharply
The U. S. jobs market tightened unexpectedly during the preceding week.
US retail sales hold up in October
Consumer outlays in America held up better than expected last month.
Empire State manufacturing index jumps in November
Factory sector activity improved in the Empire State during the month of November, the results of a survey showed.
US CPI undershoots forecasts in October
The cost of living in the U. S. fell back in October by more than expected.
FCA warns of common issues with crypto marketing
Financial watchdog the Financial Conduct Authority warned about common issues with crypto marketing on Wednesday after a change in legislation brought cryptoasset promotions under its remit.
Philly Fed index improves by less than expected in October
The slowdown in factory sector activity in the U. S. mid-Atlantic region eased a tad in October.
US retail sales jump past forecasts in September
Retail sales in the U. S. jumped past forecasts last month.
US firms hire at slowest pace in September since January 2021, ADP says
Firms in the U. S. slowed their pace of hiring last month to the least since January 2021, the results of a survey revealed.
US factory activity slows less quickly in September, ISM says
Activity levels in America's factory sector continued to shrink last month, albeit at a slower pace than in August, the results of a closely followed survey revealed.
US open: Stocks off to a mixed start in Q4
Wall Street's main market gauges were trading on a mixed note at the start of the fourth quarter, with Treasuries unloved even after the US narrowly avoided a government shutdown over the weekend.