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US house price growth slows in October
House price growth in the States drifted lower in October when compared with a year earlier, despite monthly gains.
Americans spend at steady clip in November, PCE prices miss forecasts
Americans continued to spend at a steady clip last month, while prices rose by a tad less than anticipated.
Philly Fed index surprises to the downside in December
Activity in the US mid-Atlantic region weakened at the end of 2024, the results of a closely followed survey showed.
'We are significantly closer to neutral', Fed's Powell says
The US central bank cut rates as expected but policymakers indicated that they were now anticipating fewer reductions in 2025.
Autos boost US retail sales in November
US retail sales grew more quickly than anticipated in November, in large part due to a jump in outlays for motor vehicles and parts.
US services activity expands at fastest pace since Covid reopening, S&P says
Services sector activity in the States picked up to its quickest pace since the economy reopened after Covid, the results of a closely followed survey showed.
US headline CPI picks up slightly in November
The cost of living in the States picked up slightly last month as food and vehicles became dearer, although increases in shelter prices eased.
Estimates of US labour cost growth revised lower
Labour cost growth in the States over the half year ending in September undershot economists' forecasts, likely signalling that a further reduction in inflation was on the cards.
US non-farm payrolls rise more quickly than expected in November
Hiring in the US rebounded a tad more strongly than expected last month, once the impact from hurricanes and strikes in October had passed.
US consumer confidence hits seven-month high, inflation expectations rise
Consumer confidence in the US rose for a fifth month running in December, the results of a closely followed survey revealed.
Eurozone GDP growth picks up in Q2
Economic output in the euro area rose more quickly over the three months ending in September than over the preceding quarter, as Germany skirted recession and aggregate demand in Ireland spiked.