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Activity in China's services sector eases less than expected in June
Friday 03 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - Activity in China's services sector eased less than expected in June, according to a private survey released on Friday. Read More
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US initial jobless claims drop to 220,000
Thursday 02 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - Americans lined up for unemployment benefits at a decelerated pace in the week ended 27 June, according to the Labor Department, with initial jobless claims dropping by 1,000 to 220... Read More
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US economy adds just 57,000 jobs in June; April and May totals revised lower
Thursday 02 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - The US economy added just 57,000 jobs in June, well below the downwardly revised 129,000 recorded in May and short of forecasts for 110,000, marking the weakest gain in four months. Read More
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Eurozone unemployment holds steady at record low
Thursday 02 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - The unemployment rate across the eurozone held steady at record-low levels in May, while the number of those out of work fell, according to figures out on Thursday from Eurostat. Read More
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US construction spending ticks up 0.1pc in May
Wednesday 01 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - US construction spending edged higher in May, rising 0.1% to an annualised $2.21trn, according to Census Bureau data published on Wednesday. Read More
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US manufacturing growth eases in June
Wednesday 01 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - US manufacturing growth eased in June, with the S&P Global purchasing managers index slipping to a three-month low of 53.9 in May, down from 55.1 in April. Read More
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US private sector employment rises less than expected in June - ADP
Wednesday 01 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - Private sector employment in the US grew less than expected in June, according to figures released on Wednesday by ADP. Read More
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EU imposes €3 flat customs fee on parcels to curb Temu, Shein
Wednesday 01 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - The European Union on Wednesday said it was imposing a €3 customs duty on all e-commerce purchases valued at €150 or less arriving from China as it looked to counter wha... Read More
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US mortgage applications unchanged in last week of June
Wednesday 01 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - US mortgage applications were unchanged in the week ended 26 June, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association of America. Read More
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Eurozone inflation cools to 2.8% in surprise June fall
Wednesday 01 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - Eurozone inflation fell more than expected in June, driven by a sharp decline in energy costs and marking the first significant cooling of consumer prices across the single-currency... Read More
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EZ manufacturing output rises again as cost pressures ease
Wednesday 01 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - Eurozone manufacturing activity continued to expand in June as cost pressures eased despite continuing supply difficulties due to the Iran war, according to a widely-read survey pub... Read More
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German inflation falls more than expected in June
Tuesday 30 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - The annual rate of inflation slowed again in June, according to estimates from the country's Federal Statistical Office, falling to its lowest level in four months as energy price g... Read More
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US home price growth remains subdued in April
Tuesday 30 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - US home‑price growth remained subdued in April, according to the latest S&P Cotality Case‑Shiller data, with the national index rising 0.8% year‑on‑year, bar... Read More
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German unemployment ticks lower, but jobs market still subdued
Tuesday 30 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - The unemployment rate in Germany held steady in June, though the number of jobless people unexpectedly declined for the second straight month. Read More
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French inflation drops to just 1.8% as energy price growth eases
Tuesday 30 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - France's inflation rate slowed significantly in June despite fuel costs remaining much higher than they were last year, as energy price growth eased more than expected. Read More
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German retail sales unexpectedly rise as fuel discounts lift petrol volumes
Tuesday 30 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - Retail sales across Germany unexpectedly rose in May, increasing by the most in nearly a year, with volumes across all major categories better than the previous month. Read More
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China factory activity grows more than expected in June
Tuesday 30 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - China's manufacturing sector grew more than expected in June, according to data released on Tuesday by the National Bureau of Statistics. Read More
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Eurozone economic confidence strengthens in June
Monday 29 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - Eurozone economic sentiment picked up in June, official research showed on Monday, although employment intentions remained depressed. Read More
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US and Iran peace talks to resume - reports
Monday 29 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - The US and Iran have reportedly agreed to halt attacks and resume peace talks, it emerged on Monday. Read More
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Eurozone consumers trim short-term inflation expectations, says ECB survey
Friday 26 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - Eurozone consumers became less worried about inflation in May, with near-term price expectations cooling despite remaining above the European Central Bank's 2% target. Read More
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