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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China’s Manufacturing PMI Surges to 51.5 in November
China’s Caixin Manufacturing PMI jumped to 51.5 in November 2024, up from 50.3 in October, surpassing analysts’ predictions of 50.5. This marks the second consecutive month of growth, indicating a solid recovery in the manufacturing sector. The PMI, which measures...
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Australia’s Manufacturing PMI Climbs to Six-Month High
Australia’s manufacturing sector showed signs of recovery in November 2024, as the Judo Bank Manufacturing PMI rose to 49.4, the highest reading in six months, up from October’s 47.3. Although the index remained below the neutral 50-mark—indicating continued contraction—the slower...
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Canada’s GDP Growth Slows in Q3 2024
Canada’s economy expanded by 0.3% in the third quarter of 2024, a slowdown from the 0.5% growth recorded in the first two quarters. This pace aligns with market expectations but reflects a more moderate economic performance as certain sectors faced...
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Eurozone Inflation Hits 2.3% in November 2024
Eurozone inflation accelerated to 2.3% in November 2024, marking a rise from 2% in October. This increase was largely anticipated, with analysts predicting higher inflation due to base effects from last year’s sharp declines in energy prices, which are no...
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Retail Sales in Germany Fall in October 2024
Germany’s retail sector faced a challenging month in October 2024, with sales dropping 1.5% compared to the previous month. This decline came after a revised 1.6% increase in September, showing a stark contrast to analysts’ expectations of a more modest...
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