Financial News
- James Hyerczyk
Eurozone manufacturing sees improved PMI and new orders, yet faces sharp job cuts and uneven recovery across economies.
- Bob Mason
Domestic demand supported the Chinese manufacturing sector, showing the influence of Beijing stimulus measures amid a weak global demand backdrop.
- Vladimir Zernov
The report noted that mortgage rates have declined in recent weeks, which may boost activity in the housing market.
- James Hyerczyk
October saw the U.S. PCE index rise slightly, indicating stable inflation alongside modest growth in income and spending.
- Eiko Sievert
The UK’s debt-to-GDP ratio is set to rise above official forecasts given continued pressure for more spending unless future governments raise revenues, reduce the welfare state or significantly improve growth.
- Vladimir Zernov
Strategic Petroleum Reserve increased to 351.6 million bpd as U.S. started to buy oil for reserves after the strong pullback.
- James Hyerczyk
Q3 2023 sees US GDP grow 5.2%, driven by investment, spending, and stable inflation, boosting economic outlook.
- Vladimir Zernov
The report indicated that consumers remained preoccupied with rising prices.
- James Hyerczyk
The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller and FHFA Indices report a continued rise in US housing prices.
- Vladimir Zernov
New Home Sales fell in October as high mortgage rates put pressure on buyers.
- Vladimir Zernov
Composite PMI remained unchanged as service providers enjoyed a fractional uptick in the rate of output growth.
- James Hyerczyk
November’s Ifo Index at 87.3 shows a modest rise in German business sentiment, hinting at cautious economic optimism.
- Bob Mason
The German economy contracted by 0.1% quarter-on-quarter in Q3, in line with the preliminary report. However, year-over-year figures were weaker.
- Vladimir Zernov
The report marked a fourth consecutive month of declines in consumer sentiment.
- James Hyerczyk
October’s durable goods orders fell 5.4%, more than expected, while jobless claims dropped to 209,000, showing labor market strength.”
- Thibault Vasse
Climate and demographic risks have an important if moderate impact on public debt trajectories for most EU countries but become increasingly credit-rating relevant and mutually reinforcing in the long run.
- James Hyerczyk
ECB review highlights Euro area’s financial risks, tight financing strains, and banks’ profitability challenges amid market corrections.
- Ibrahim Ajibade
On Tuesday, Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao confirmed his exit as CEO. While a successor has been announced, the market sentiment remains pensive.
- Vladimir Zernov
Fed expects that data arriving in coming months would help clarify the extent to which disinflation process was continuing.
- Eiko Sievert
The constitutional court ruling underlines Germany’s strong fiscal framework but complicates the government’s ability to address persistent under-investment of around EUR 300bn over the past decade.