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Jonathan Cable

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Euro zone factories show signs of recovery but Asia weakens as US tariffs sap confidence

Factory activity showed early signs of a meaningful recovery in the euro zone in March but mostly weakened around Asia as an intensifying U.S

Euro zone factories show signs of recovery but Asia weakens as US tariffs sap confidence
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ECB to cut rates again on March 6 as focus turns to growth: Reuters poll

The European Central Bank will trim its deposit rate again next week to 2.50%, according to all 82 economists polled by Reuters who expected two further cuts by

ECB to cut rates again on March 6 as focus turns to growth: Reuters poll
Business|Economy|Europe

Euro zone business activity stuck in a rut, PMI shows

Euro zone business activity saw very tepid growth in February as demand fell at a faster pace and an expansion in services barely offset a long-running decline in

Euro zone business activity stuck in a rut, PMI shows
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ECB hiking campaign is over but no easing until at least July: Reuters poll

The European Central Bank's rate hiking cycle is over, according to all 85 economists polled by Reuters, but it won't be until at least July 2024 before it begins

ECB hiking campaign is over but no easing until at least July: Reuters poll
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US business activity ticks up while euro zone gauge fans recession fears

U.S. business activity ticked higher in October while output in the euro zone took a surprise turn for the worse, surveys showed on

US business activity ticks up while euro zone gauge fans recession fears
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Euro zone factory activity takes turn for the worse in April, PMI survey shows

The downturn in manufacturing activity across the euro zone deepened in April due to crumbling demand despite factories cutting prices, pushing firms to reduce

Euro zone factory activity takes turn for the worse in April, PMI survey shows
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Improved business activity casts doubt over rate cuts

Businesses across the globe broadly enjoyed an improved performance this month with activity picking up in the United States and

Improved business activity casts doubt over rate cuts
Business|Economy|Finance

UK home prices to build on recent gains but supply an issue: Reuters poll

British home prices will rise modestly this year and increase faster than overall inflation in the next two years, according to housing market specialists polled

UK home prices to build on recent gains but supply an issue: Reuters poll
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Euro zone business recovery slows sharply in June, PMI shows

Euro zone business growth slowed sharply this month as demand fell for the first time since February, a survey found, with the bloc's services industry showing

Euro zone business recovery slows sharply in June, PMI shows
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Bank of England to trim Bank Rate on Aug 1 and once more this year, economists say: Reuters poll

The Bank of England will trim Bank Rate to 5% next week, a majority of economists said in a Reuters poll, and with inflation expected to hover around target, it

Bank of England to trim Bank Rate on Aug 1 and once more this year, economists say: Reuters poll
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Global factories struggled in July as demand waned, PMIs show

Manufacturers across the United States, Europe and Asia turned in a weak performance last month as factories grappled with tepid

Global factories struggled in July as demand waned, PMIs show
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Euro zone business activity gets boost from Olympics, PMI shows

Euro zone business activity showed surprising strength in August despite firms raising prices, a survey showed, potentially weakening expectations for two more rate

Euro zone business activity gets boost from Olympics, PMI shows
Economy|Finance|News

British home price rises to outpace inflation, but affordability to improve: Reuters poll

British home prices will make solid gains in the next two years, outpacing overall inflation, but affordability for first-time buyers is likely to improve based on

British home price rises to outpace inflation, but affordability to improve: Reuters poll
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Euro zone business activity unexpectedly contracts in September, PMI shows

Euro zone business activity contracted sharply and unexpectedly this month as the bloc's dominant services industry flatlined while a downturn in manufacturing

Euro zone business activity unexpectedly contracts in September, PMI shows
Business|Economy

Global factory activity hit by economic uncertainty

Global factory activity weakened in September as soft demand and economic uncertainty pointed to a tough outlook, surveys showed, keeping

Global factory activity hit by economic uncertainty
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Euro zone business activity stuck in a rut, survey shows

Euro zone business activity stalled again this month, remaining in contractionary territory as demand from both home and abroad fell despite firms barely increasing

Euro zone business activity stuck in a rut, survey shows
Business|Economy|Europe

Euro zone business activity falls sharply in November, survey shows

Euro zone business activity took a surprisingly sharp turn for the worse this month as the bloc's dominant services industry contracted and manufacturing sank

Euro zone business activity falls sharply in November, survey shows
Business|Economy|Finance

British home prices to rise faster than inflation, rents even more: Reuters poll

British home price increases will outpace overall inflation and rental costs will rise even faster although affordability for first time homebuyers will improve,

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European factories struggled last month as China's perked up ahead of Trump tariffs

Manufacturing activity fell sharply across Europe last month and a further decline in demand dashed hopes for an imminent turnaround, whereas in China factories extended

European factories struggled last month as China's perked up ahead of Trump tariffs
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ECB to cut rates four more times by mid-year, say economists - Reuters poll

The European Central Bank will extend back-to-back interest rate cuts at least until July in an effort to shield the weak euro zone

ECB to cut rates four more times by mid-year, say economists - Reuters poll

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