Currencies
Fed's Mester says impact of ageing on interest rates is unclear
The impact that older demographics will have on interest rates is unclear, a top US central bank official believes.
NAHB housing market index hits eight-month high in November
Sentiment among US housebuilders unexpectedly improved in November, hitting an eight-month high, according to data released on Thursday.
Autos and chemicals boost US industrial production in October
US manufacturing roared back into life in October, amply offsetting a large drop in mining output.
US import prices rise by less than forecast in October
Import prices in the States rose by less than expected last month despite a large increase in the cost of fuel imports.
US jobless claims unexpectedly rise
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly rose last week, according to data from the Labor Department.
Indian Supreme Court demands Government regulate Bitcoin
The Supreme Court of India called on the nation's government on Tuesday to take steps to regulate the use of crypto-currencies such as bitcoin.
Philly Fed index slips by more than forecast in November
Activity in the US mid-Atlantic factory sector cooled slightly more than expected in November, the results of a widely-followed survey revealed, although a key sub-index tied to the pace of new orders continued to push higher.
Euro area CPI slips in October, Eurostat confirms
Consumer prices in the euro dipped in October amid broad-based declines outside of food, alcohol and tobacco.
Bitcoin getting 'more attention than it deserves' - Morgan Stanley CEO
Investors who think Bitcoin is a stable investment are “deluding themselves”, Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman has said.
Mugabe remains under house arrest as Zimbabwe waits on army
Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe remains under house arrest in the capital of Harare as citizens of the country wait on the next move of the army.