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China Launches Massive Stimulus Package
China's central bank has launched a battery of stimulus measures during the night to Tuesday. The measures aim to get the Chinese economy going, so that the target of 5 percent growth can be achieved.
Unexpected increase in German producer prices
Producer prices in Germany, the EU's largest economy, rose by 0. 2 percent in August compared to the previous month, according to the country's statistical agency Destatis.
Chinese interest rates remain unchanged
Chinese banks are leaving their one- and five-year interest rates unchanged in September at 3. 35 and 3.
Northvolt's lenders hire consultant
Lenders to the crisis-stricken battery manufacturer Northvolt have now hired the investment bank PTJ Partners. The investment bank will provide advice on various scenarios that may arise due to the worsening liquidity problems at Northvolt, according to information to the news agency Bloomberg.
VW to close car factory in China by 2025
The German vehicle manufacturer Volkswagen (VW), Europe's largest car manufacturer, plans to close a factory in Nanjing, China, which it operates together with the Chinese company SAIC Motor. Production may stop as early as 2025, reports the news agency Bloomberg, citing sources.
Unexpectedly large boost for USA's industry
Industrial production in the USA increased by 0. 8 percent in August compared to July, according to statistics from the USA's central bank Federal Reserve (Fed).
Inflation in Canada at its lowest since 2021
Inflation in Canada fell to 2. 0 percent in August, according to the country's statistics agency.
Northvolt receives support from Volkswagen
Crisis-stricken Northvolt is supported by one of its major shareholders, German Volkswagen. To the news agency Bloomberg, a spokesperson states that the company is now backing Northvolt's production plans.
Gasoline price continues to fall – lowest in three years
The oil price continues to fall to levels not seen since 2021. For both central banks and consumers, it is welcome news.
New tariffs on electric cars from China may be reduced
The EU is expected to adjust downwards in the near future the customs duties that are to be imposed on electric cars manufactured in China from November, reports the news agency Bloomberg, citing anonymous sources. .
ECB expected to initiate wave of interest rate cuts
The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to lower its key interest rate by 0. 25 percentage points on Thursday.
OPEC and Russia may postpone oil production increase
Government representatives in the Opec-plus alliance – which includes Saudi Arabia, Russia, and other major oil-producing countries – have initiated a discussion about postponing a planned increase in oil production, reports news agency Bloomberg, citing anonymous participants in the discussions. Currently, there is a plan for increased production in October, but it is now being questioned as crude oil prices have fallen sharply on the global market.
The Service Sector Loses Momentum
The Purchasing Managers' Index for the private service sector in August fell unexpectedly to 52. 9, from 53.
Turkey Applies for Membership in Brics
Turkey has applied for membership in the Brics alliance, according to sources for the news agency Bloomberg. The information has not yet been confirmed by the Turkish government or by any other member country.
The Swedish economy is stalling - "no clear turnaround yet"
Swedish economy is losing ground and during the second quarter, Sweden's gross national product (GNP) decreased by 0,3 percent, show new figures from SCB. We see no clear turnaround yet, says Alexandra Stråberg, chief economist at Länsförsäkringar.
Saab confirms – Thailand wants Gripen
Thailand's air force announces that it has decided to buy Saab's Gripen planes. Extremely positive for Saab, says the company's press chief, who confirms the information.
More Unemployed in the USA
During the past week, which ended on August 17, 232,000 people registered as unemployed in the USA, according to the American labor market authority. It was a marginal increase from the previous week when 228,000 people were registered as unemployed.
Slide on Wall Street after inflation announcement
Wednesday's trade on Wall Street developed in a horizontal – but occasionally volatile – direction. Best went it for snack giant Kellanova.
Lowest US inflation since 2021
The underlying inflation in the USA fell for the fourth month in a row in July, to the lowest level since 2021. This is a step in the right direction for the Fed to lower the interest rate, says Maria Landeborn, senior strategist at Danske Bank.
Nervous on the market: It could get messy
The market is on high alert ahead of the American inflation figure for July this afternoon. It could get messy if there are surprises, according to SEB's chief strategist Olle Holmgren.
Producer prices in the USA rose less than expected
Producer prices in the USA rose by 2. 2 percent in July this year compared to the same month last year, according to a report from the USA's labor market department.
Better than expected for Disney
The media company Disney exceeded market expectations in its quarterly report. The company reports an adjusted result per share of 1.
Better than expected for Uber
The transport company Uber Technologies performed better than expected during the second quarter, according to the company's latest report. Revenue rose to 10.
Fed leaves interest rate unchanged
The USA's central bank, the Federal Reserve (Fed), is leaving the interest rate unchanged, in the range of 5. 25-5.
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