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Unexpectedly strong Swedish growth - "good news"
The Swedish economy grew unexpectedly much in November, up 1. 4 percent compared to the previous month.
Weaker retail trade in the eurozone than expected
Retail trade in the eurozone increased by 0. 1 per cent in November compared to the previous month, according to the statistics agency Eurostat.
Unexpected decline for German factories
The order intake at German factories fell more than expected in November – by 5. 4 percent compared to the previous month.
Now the figure is coming that can determine your mortgage rate
Another batch of inflation figures is on the way, this time for December. How much prices rose in December can determine the interest rate situation going forward.
USA ports threatened by new strike
All larger ports from the state of Maine in northeastern USA to Texas in the south are threatened by yet another crippling strike among harbor workers. .
Gas price rises ahead of Ukrainian stop
For the first time in over a year, the European natural gas price has reached 50 euros per MWh. The price surge comes the day before Ukraine's planned stop of Russian export gas through the country.
Slightly increased pressure in China's industry
The manufacturing industry in China stepped up its activity for the third consecutive month in December – but the increase was less than the market had expected. .
Lower Inflation than Expected in the USA
Inflation in the USA amounted to 2. 4 per cent in November according to the so-called PCE measure, which is the one the USA's central bank Federal Reserve (Fed) prefers to use when deciding on the interest rate.
Unchanged interest rate in Norway
Norway's central bank has, as expected, left the interest rate unchanged at 4. 5 percent, the bank writes in a press release.
British inflation rises
Inflation in the United Kingdom, according to the CPI measure, lands at 2. 6 percent in annual terms in November.
Consumption falters in China
Growth in China's retail trade slowed down somewhat in November, according to the country's national statistics bureau. Sales increased by 3 percent compared to the same month last year, which is less than expected.
The longest price increase for bitcoin in three years
Seven weeks in a row, the value of bitcoins has risen. It is the longest price increase in over three years for the cryptocurrency, notes the news agency Bloomberg.
Unexpected setback for British economy
The British economy contracted for the second month in a row in October, according to a preliminary calculation from the statistics agency ONS. The unexpected decline was 0.
ECB cuts interest rate – euro falls
The European Central Bank (ECB) is lowering its interest rates and is also revising its forecasts for growth and inflation downwards. In the interest rate decision, a key phrase about monetary policy being "restrictive" is removed, which causes the euro to fall slightly.
Double rate cut in Switzerland – the franc falls
The Central Bank of Switzerland surprises the market with a double rate cut of 50 basis points (0. 50 percentage points) to 0.
After Trump's threats – China takes unique decision
For the first time in over a decade, China is making a drastic shift regarding the country's economy. The goal: to boost the country's consumption.
Downward trend for retail trade in the eurozone
Retail trade in the eurozone unexpectedly fell sharply in October. German retail trade weighed down with a setback of 1.
CEO of Health Insurance Giant Shot Dead
The American health insurance giant United Healthcare's CEO has been shot dead, reports the New York police. .
Slow in the Service Sector
The Purchasing Managers' Index for the private service sector fell to 50. 9 in November, from revised 53.
Unexpected setback for South Africa's growth
South Africa's economy contracted by 0. 3 percent in the third quarter compared to the second quarter.
Turkish inflation falls – but unexpectedly little
Inflation in Turkey took a step down in November, but a small one. Consumer prices rose by 47.
USA inflation increases as expected
Inflation in the USA rose to 2. 3 percent in October according to the so-called PCE measure.
More China and Shadow Fleet in New EU Sanctions
More vessels and more Chinese companies are expected to be included in the EU's next sanctions package regarding Russia's war in Ukraine. .
The Gaming Company's Stock Soars - Confirms Purchase Inquiry
The Japanese media company Kadokawa – which controls the "Elden Ring" developer From Software – is surging on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, following reports that electronics giant Sony may be on its way to acquire the company. .
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