UK Retail Sales Decline in November 2024
Retail sales in the United Kingdom dropped by 3.4% on a like-for-like basis in November 2024, a sharp reversal after four consecutive months of growth. The decline fell significantly short of market expectations, which had forecast a modest 0.7% increase....
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US ISM Manufacturing PMI Shows Softer Contraction in November 2024
The ISM Manufacturing PMI for the United States increased to 48.4 in November 2024, up from 46.5 in October, surpassing forecasts of 47.5. While still indicating a contraction in the manufacturing sector, the slight improvement points to a softer decline...
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MARA’s $700 Million Bitcoin Acquisition Proposal: A Strategic Move for Growth
MARA Holdings, a prominent player in the Bitcoin mining industry, has unveiled an ambitious plan to raise $700 million by issuing interest-free convertible bonds. This strategic move is designed to enhance the company’s position in the Bitcoin mining sector by...
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S&P Global UK Manufacturing PMI Falls to 48 in November
The S&P Global UK Manufacturing PMI for November 2024 was revised down to 48.0, from a preliminary 48.6, and compared to 49.9 in October. This marks the most significant contraction in the UK’s manufacturing sector since February. The PMI reading,...
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HCOB Germany Manufacturing PMI Signals Ongoing Contraction in November
Germany’s HCOB Manufacturing PMI for November 2024 was revised slightly lower to 43.0, down from a preliminary 43.2 and matching October’s reading. This indicates that the German manufacturing sector remains firmly in contraction territory, with the PMI staying well below...
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