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U.S. job openings increase to five-month high; manufacturing slumps

February 1, 2023

Job openings increase 572,000 to 11 million in DecemberManufacturing activity slumps further in JanuaryPrivate payrolls increase by 106,000 in JanuaryWASHINGTON,...

Currencies

U.S. labor cost growth slows, but labor market remains tight

January 31, 2023

Employment cost index rises 1.0% in fourth quarterWages, salaries increase 1.0%; up 5.1% year-on-yearConsumer confidence index drops to 107.1 in...

Economy

German economy unexpectedly shrinks in Q4, reviving spectre of recession

January 30, 2023

Q4 GDP at -0.2% Q/Q vs forecast of 0.0%Decline due mainly to falling private consumptionEconomists reckon mild recession is likelyBERLIN,...

Banking

ECB rejects banking sector call for lower capital to boost lending

January 27, 2023

LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank (ECB) on Friday rejected calls from Europe's banks to ease capital...

Currencies

U.S. economy posts strong growth in Q4, but with underlying weakness

January 26, 2023

Fourth-quarter GDP increases at 2.9% rateConsumer spending solid; business investment weakensWeekly jobless claims fall 6,000 to 186,000WASHINGTON, Jan 26 (Reuters)...

Banking

After a long, cold year, investors are flocking back to Europe

January 24, 2023

Equity investors overweight Europe at 11-month highEuro STOXX has beaten S&P by over 18 pct points since SeptEuro on best...

Economy

U.S. economy losing momentum as retail sales post biggest drop in 12 months

January 23, 2023

Retail sales fall 1.1% in December; November sales loweredCore retail sales drop 0.7%; November sales unrevisedManufacturing production tumbles 1.3%; November...