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07:51 Japan's factory activity shrinks on tariff woes, services perk up, PMI shows

Japan's factory activity shrank for the tenth consecutive month in April as confidence among manufacturers dived to almost 5-year lows, dented by worries about U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies, a private-sector survey showed on Wednesday.

16/04 Japan manufacturers turn cautious about business outlook due to Trump tariffs: Reuters poll

Japanese manufacturers expressed improved business sentiment in April versus March though are bearish about their outlook over the next three months as they brace for the impact of sweeping U.S. import tariffs, a Reuters Tankan poll found.

03/04 Euro zone economy saw only modest growth in March, PMI shows

The euro zone economy eked out modest growth for a third month in March as the bloc's manufacturing industry showed signs of recovery and its dominant services industry expanded at a slightly faster pace than in February, a survey showed.

02/04 US private payrolls growth beats expectations in March

U.S. private payrolls increased more than expected in March, but that did not change economists' views that the labor market was slowing against the backdrop of mounting economic uncertainty due to tariffs.

01/04 Euro zone factory activity shows signs of recovery in March - PMI

The euro zone's long-suffering manufacturing industry showed initial signs of a meaningful recovery last month as output rose for the first time in two years, a survey showed on Tuesday, but the upswing could be hurt by U.S. trade tariffs.

01/04 China's factory activity speeds up on export boost, Caixin PMI shows

China's factory activity expanded at its fastest pace in four months in March, buoyed by stronger demand and robust export orders, a private-sector survey showed on Tuesday, although the escalating U.S. trade war clouds the outlook.

27/03 Front-loading ahead of tariffs boosts US durable goods orders

Orders for long-lasting U.S. manufactured goods unexpectedly rose in February as businesses rushed to avoid potential price increases from tariffs, likely boosting capital expenditure in the first quarter.

10/03 Japan's service-sector mood sours on rising cost of living

Japan's service-sector sentiment worsened in February for the second straight month, a government survey showed on Monday, a sign the rising cost of living was weighing on consumption.

24/01 UK PMI survey highlights BoE's "stagflation" problem

Tepid growth across British businesses picked up only slightly at the start of 2025 with employment and optimism contracting again while price pressures rose, according to a survey that underscored the challenge facing the Bank of England.

20/01 CEOs optimistic about global growth but risks remain, survey shows

The global survey showed advancements in generative AI had not led to a reduction in employment opportunities.

14/01 UK firms cut headcount in response to tax hike, survey shows

Around one in six British companies cut hiring late last year, the highest share since early 2021, according to a survey that showed firms felt pressure to raise prices due to tax increases that will come into force in April.

13/01 London financial job vacancies hit 4.5-year low in Q4, says recruiter

The number of job vacancies in London's financial sector dropped by almost a fifth in the last three months of 2024 compared with the previous quarter, to its lowest level since June 2020, Morgan McKinley's London Employment Monitor on Monday showed.

11/01 IMF chief sees steady world growth in 2025, continuing disinflation

The International Monetary Fund will forecast steady global growth and continuing disinflation when it releases an updated World Economic Outlook on Jan. 17, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva told reporters on Friday.

09/01 Britain's finance firms see biggest plunge in sentiment in two years - survey

Optimism about the business outlook for financial firms in Britain fell in the fourth quarter of 2024 at the sharpest pace in two years, a survey by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) showed on Thursday.

09/01 UK labour market freeze deepens as firms absorb tax rises, REC survey shows

Britain's labour market cooled dramatically in December as employers continued to grapple with tax rises announced in the government's budget, according to a survey of recruiters on Thursday that showed vacancies slumping.

06/01 Euro zone economy ended 2024 in precarious state, PMI shows

The euro zone economy ended 2024 in a fragile state, according a survey which showed overall activity contracted for a second straight month in December as a modest recovery in the services industry failed to offset a deeper downturn in manufacturing.

06/01 Euro zone investor morale falls in January to lowest in more than a year

Investor morale in the euro zone fell in January to its lowest in more than a year, a survey showed on Monday, with Germany remaining a continued drag on the bloc.

06/01 German service sector grows modestly in December despite rising costs, PMI shows

Germany's service sector experienced a slight uptick in business activity in December, bringing it back into growth territory despite increasing price pressures, a survey showed on Monday.

06/01 India's services sector ended 2024 on a strong footing, PMI shows

India's dominant services sector ended 2024 on a high note as sustained demand boosted activity to a four-month high and led to strong hiring in December, while inflationary pressures eased, a survey showed.

06/01 Japan's service activity expands on solid demand, PMI shows

Japan's service activity expanded for a second straight month in December, buoyed by solid demand and business expansion, a private-sector survey showed on Monday.

02/01 Euro zone factories saw little festive cheer in December, PMI shows

Manufacturers in the euro zone ended last year on a sour note, with factory activity declining at a faster rate, according to a survey which offered scant signals of an imminent recovery.

02/01 India's Dec factory activity growth hits 2024 low, PMI shows

India's manufacturing activity grew in December at its weakest pace for the year amid softer demand and despite easing cost pressures and strong jobs growth, a survey showed, dulling the outlook for the start of 2025.

02/01 Growth in China's factory activity slows, Caixin PMI shows

China's factory activity grew in December but at a slower-than-expected pace, as overall sales were dampened by falling export orders amid concerns over the trade outlook, a private-sector survey showed on Thursday.

30/12 Japan's factory activity shrinks at slower pace, PMI shows

Japan's factory activity shrank at a slower pace in December as declines in production and new orders eased, a private-sector survey showed on Monday, edging closer to stabilisation after recent falls.

28/12 Russian services sector growth slows in December, PMI shows

Growth in Russia's services sector eased to a three-month low in December, as demand softened and cost pressures intensified, S&P Global reported on Saturday.

23/12 South Korea consumer sentiment weakest since 2022 on political uncertainty

South Korea's consumer sentiment dropped sharply this month to hit the weakest level in more than two years on growing worries about political uncertainty following parliament's impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol.

23/12 UK business morale falls to 2024 low but pay growth strong, surveys show

British business confidence fell to its lowest level of 2024 in December but employers were a bit more optimistic about the wider economy, according to a survey published on Monday, while separate data showed a pre-Christmas rise in hiring and pay.

17/12 German business sentiment tumbles in December amid 'chronic' weakness

German business morale worsened more than expected in December, a survey showed on Tuesday, weighed down by companies' pessimistic assessment of the coming months amid geopolitical uncertainty and an industrial slump in Europe's largest economy.

16/12 UK firms cut staffing by most since 2021 as budget bites, PMI shows

British businesses this month cut staff numbers at the fastest pace in almost four years, raised prices and turned more pessimistic about the outlook, placing much of the blame on the new government's tax increases, a survey showed.

16/12 India's economy ends 2024 with solid momentum as business growth hits four-month high

India's private sector output grew at the fastest pace in four months, preliminary readings from a survey showed, helping the economy end 2024 on a positive note underpinned by sturdier demand in services and manufacturing and record jobs growth.

16/12 Japan's factory activity softens for 6th straight month, PMI shows

Japan's factory activity shrank for the sixth straight month on lacklustre demand while the service sector extended gains in December, business surveys showed on Monday, highlighting the economy's increasing reliance on services.

13/12 Japan business sentiment improves slightly, BOJ tankan shows

Japanese big manufacturers' sentiment improved slightly in the three months to December, a quarterly survey showed on Friday, boding well for the central bank's plans to gradually raise interest rates from near-zero levels.

10/12 US small business sentiment nears 3-1/2-year high in November

U.S. small-business confidence surged to the highest level in nearly 3-1/2 years in November amid post-election euphoria.

09/12 Demand for UK workers crashes in budget aftermath, REC survey shows

Demand for workers in Britain collapsed last month after the new Labour government's first budget, a survey published on Monday showed, adding to other signs of the impact of the tax increases on employers.

04/12 Euro zone business activity declines sharply in November, PMI shows

Business activity across the euro zone fell sharply last month as the bloc's dominant services sector joined the manufacturing sector in contracting, according to a survey which showed a broadbased decline.

04/12 India's services sector saw strong growth in November, PMI shows

Growth in India's dominant services sector remained strong in November despite the steepest rise in prices for over a decade, while consistent demand led to a significant rise in business sentiment and record hiring, a business survey showed.

03/12 UK retailers report weakest sales since April, BRC survey shows

British retailers reported lacklustre sales in November, according to industry data on Tuesday affected by the timing of the Black Friday sales, although it still pointed to weakening consumer confidence.

02/12 India factory growth softened in November on high inflationary pressures, PMI shows

India's factory growth cooled in November yet maintained a strong pace, leading to significantly improved optimism despite demand easing a bit due to higher price pressures, a business survey found.

02/12 Japan's factory activity falls at fastest pace in 8 months, PMI shows

Japan's factory activity shrank at the fastest pace in eight months in November as soft demand prompted firms to trim production, a private-sector survey showed on Monday.

02/12 China's Nov factory activity growth hits 5-month high, Caixin PMI shows

China's factory activity expanded at the fastest pace in five months in November as new orders, including those from abroad, led to a solid rise in production, pushing manufacturers' optimism degree to an eight-month high, a private-sector survey showed on Monday.

26/11 US consumer confidence rises to 16-month on post election euphoria

U.S. consumer confidence increased to a 16-month high in November amid optimism over the labor market, expectations for lower inflation and higher stock prices over the next year.

26/11 UK retailers gloomiest in two years, CBI says

British retailers' optimism has fallen to a two-year low, the Confederation of British Industry said, and is its weakest since households were hit by surging energy prices and financial markets took fright at former prime minister Liz Truss' fiscal plans.

12/11 Australian consumer sentiment jumps for second month in Nov

Australian consumer sentiment rose sharply in November for a second straight month, reaching a 2-1/2-year high with the mood on the economy and finances finally turning optimistic, a survey showed on Tuesday.

11/11 UK public-sector pay rises to overtake private ones, employers say

British public-sector employers now expect to raise pay faster than their private-sector counterparts for the first time since late 2020, after the new Labour government approved big public-sector pay rises funded in part by higher employer taxes.

01/11 China's Oct factory activity returns to expansion, Caixin PMI shows

China's manufacturing activity swung back to growth in October as an expansion in new orders led to a pick-up in production growth, signalling an improvement in the sector at the start of the final quarter, a private-sector survey showed on Friday.

01/11 Japan's factory declines accelerate as demand sags, PMI shows

Japan's factory activity shrank at the fastest pace in three months in October as weak domestic and overseas demand hurts sales and output, a private-sector survey showed on Friday.

30/10 French economy expanded 0.4% in Q3, INSEE says

French economic growth beat estimates by accelerating by 0.4% in the third quarter 2024 from 0.2% in the second quarter because of impact of the Paris Olympic Games, preliminary data from statistics agency INSEE showed on Wednesday.

29/10 German consumer sentiment on steady path to recovery in November, finds GfK

German consumer sentiment is set to continue to recover heading into November as households are more optimistic about their income prospects, though high prices and bad job market news are diluting those positive factors, a survey showed on Tuesday.

28/10 UK employers show further signs of pre-budget nerves, Lloyds says

British business confidence sank to a four-month low in October ahead of the first budget plan from the country's new government, a survey showed on Monday, echoing other signs of corporate nervousness about possible tax increases.

04/09 Euro zone August business activity gains Olympic lift, PMI shows

Euro zone business activity received a boost from France hosting the Olympic Games last month but the malaise in the bloc is likely to return once the Paralympics wraps up as demand remains weak, a survey showed.

04/09 Souring mood in German auto sector sets gloomy tone for VW labour talks

Business sentiment in the German automotive industry slid deeper into negative territory in August, according to a survey, providing a gloomy backdrop to labour talks due to start on Wednesday at Volkswagen over its ambitious cost-cutting drive.

04/09 Japan's service activity extends gains in Aug, PMI shows

Japan's service-sector activity extended gains in August, a private sector survey showed on Wednesday, thanks to an uptick in overseas sales despite a darkening global outlook.

02/09 Japan's factory activity contracts at milder pace, PMI shows

Japan's factory activity contracted at a slower pace in August thanks to a recovery in output and new orders, a private-sector survey showed on Monday, offering some hope for an economy that is starting to find its feet.

27/08 US consumer confidence scales six-month high, labor market angst rises

U.S. consumer confidence rose to a six-month high in August amid optimism over the economic outlook, but Americans are becoming more anxious about the labor market after the unemployment rate jumped to near a three-year high of 4.3% last month.

26/08 German business sentiment falls in August, delaying recovery hopes

German business morale fell for a third consecutive month in August, a survey showed on Monday, pushing back recovery hopes for Europe's largest economy.

22/08 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 cuts from the European Central Bank this year.

12/08 UK employers plan smallest pay rises in two years, survey shows

British employers expect to raise pay by 3% over the coming year, the lowest planned increase in two years and down from 4% three months ago, a survey from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development showed on Monday.

08/07 Euro zone investor morale drops, breaking streak of gains in "setback"

Investor morale in the euro zone broke an eight-month streak of improvements with a bigger-than-expected decline in July, a survey showed on Monday, describing the results as a "bitter setback".

04/07 UK construction growth cools ahead of election, PMI shows

Growth in British construction activity slowed in June as house-building declined, according to a survey on Thursday that showed a slowdown in new orders as some firms took a wait-and-see approach to Britain's July 4 election.

01/07 Euro zone factory activity decline deepens in June, PMI shows

Manufacturing activity across the euro zone took a turn for the worse last month as demand fell at a much faster pace despite factories cutting their prices, a survey showed.

01/07 China's factory activity rises at fastest pace in over 3 years, Caixin PMI shows

China's manufacturing activity grew at the fastest pace in more than three years due to production gains, even as demand growth slowed, a private sector survey showed on Monday, indicating the health of the sector remained robust.

25/06 US consumer confidence ebbs slightly in June

U.S. consumer confidence eased slightly in June amid worries about the economic outlook, but households were upbeat about the labor market and their inflation expectations over the next year improved a bit, a survey showed on Tuesday.

21/06 Election uncertainty pushes UK business growth to 7-month low

British businesses are expanding at the slowest pace since the economy was in recession last year, as some companies put big decisions on hold until after the country's July 4 election, a survey showed on Friday.

21/06 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 some signs of weakening while the downturn in manufacturing took a turn for the worse.

12/06 Insight: Business boom builds Qatar-Saudi entente as Gulf rift fades

When Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman buckled himself into a Bentley SUV with Qatar's emir at the wheel, it was a moment of camaraderie that followed years of prickly relations - and a chance for his host to show off Doha's gleaming new buildings.

11/06 US small business sentiment up in May

U.S. small-business confidence and hiring plans increased in May to their highest levels of the year, but the looming U.S. presidential election also drove uncertainty to nearly a four-year high, a survey showed on Tuesday.

10/06 Euro zone investor morale rises more than expected in June

Investor morale in the euro zone rose for the eighth consecutive month in June, but economic recovery in the bloc is proceeding with difficulty, a survey showed on Monday.

10/06 Japan's service sector mood hits nearly 2-year low in May

Japan's service sector sentiment worsened in May to levels unseen in nearly two years, government data showed on Monday, as rising fuel and food costs from a weak yen dragged on household spending.

10/06 UK job market on its way back after downturn, recruiters say

A fall in permanent hiring by employers in Britain was its least severe in more than a year in May and the recruitment market appears to be poised for a recovery, an industry survey showed on Monday.

06/06 UK construction sector records fastest growth in two years, PMI shows

Britain's construction sector recorded its biggest rise in activity in two years last month, including the first rise in house-building since just after former Prime Minister Liz Truss' mini-budget, a survey showed on Thursday.

05/06 Euro zone business activity expands at fastest rate in a year

Euro zone business activity expanded at its quickest rate in a year in May as growth in the bloc's dominant services industry outpaced contraction in manufacturing, according to a private survey, which also showed price pressures easing.

03/06 Euro zone manufacturing sees potential signs of recovery in May

The long-running downturn in euro zone manufacturing may have turned a corner last month, according to a survey which showed new orders declined at their slowest pace in two years, leading to improved business confidence.

03/06 Japan's May factory activity expands for first time in a year, PMI shows

Japan's factory activity expanded for the first time in a year in May, a private-sector survey showed on Monday, but overall growth was modest and demand was still subdued while a weak yen raised the cost of imported items for some producers.

03/06 China's factory activity growth hits 2-year high, Caixin PMI shows

China's manufacturing activity in May grew at the fastest pace in about two years with strong production and new orders, a private sector survey showed on Monday, indicating the sector remains robust amid supportive industrial policies.

28/05 US consumer confidence improves; inflation concerns linger

U.S. consumer confidence unexpectedly improved in May after deteriorating for three straight months amid optimism about the labor market, but worries about inflation persisted and many households expected higher interest rates over the next year.

14/05 US small business sentiment rebounds in April

U.S. small-business confidence increased in April and the share of owners planning to raise prices was the smallest in a year, but persistent labor shortages continued to exert cost pressures for owners, a survey showed on Tuesday.

06/05 Euro zone business activity grows at fastest pace in almost a year

Euro zone business activity expanded at its fastest pace in almost a year last month as a resurgence in the bloc's dominant services industry more than offset a deeper downturn in manufacturing, a survey showed on Monday.

02/05 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 headcount again, a survey showed on Thursday.

01/05 Japan's factory activity falls slow, PMI shows

Japan's factory activity shrank at a slower pace in April as declines in output and new orders eased, a private-sector survey showed on Wednesday.

23/04 Euro zone business in services-led bounce in April, PMI survey shows

Overall business activity in the euro zone expanded at its fastest pace in nearly a year this month as a buoyant recovery in the bloc's dominant service industry more than offset a deeper downturn in manufacturing, a survey found.

17/04 Weak yen lifts Japan's exports but higher import bills hurt business mood

Japan's exports grew for the fourth straight month in March driven by U.S.-bound car shipments, although business confidence at big firms soured amid a slump in the yen and signalled that a sure-footed economic recovery was some time away.

17/04 At Chinese trade fair, exporters despair their goods are 'as cheap as cabbage'

Wu Huazhan's Chinese television factory used to impose minimum orders to manage production efficiently. Times are now so bleak, it will take any order.

09/04 US small-business sentiment slides to lowest level in more than 11 years

U.S. small-business confidence slipped to the lowest level in more than 11 years in March amid rising concerns about inflation, according to a survey on Tuesday.

08/04 Euro zone investor morale hits two-year high in April

Investor morale in the euro zone improved for the sixth consecutive month in April to its highest level in more than two years, a survey showed on Monday, adding that even though Germany remained a drag it showed "economic signs of life".

04/04 Euro zone business activity returned to growth in March, PMI shows

Euro zone business activity expanded last month for the first time since May 2023 but the recovery was uneven with a stronger than expected upturn in the bloc's dominant services industry offsetting a deeper downturn in manufacturing, a survey showed.

02/04 Euro zone factory downturn deepened again in March, PMI shows

Euro zone manufacturing activity took a further turn for the worse in March, contracting at a steeper pace than in February, as demand continued to fall, according to a survey which nevertheless showed an uptick in optimism.

01/04 China's factory activity expands at fastest clip in 13 months, Caixin PMI shows

China's manufacturing activity expanded at the fastest pace in 13 months in March, with business confidence hitting an 11-month high, driven by growing new orders from customers at home and abroad, a private survey showed on Monday.

01/04 Japan's service-sector sentiment hits more than three-decade high

Business sentiment among big Japanese non-manufacturers improved to a more than three-decade high in the first quarter, a closely watched central bank survey showed, offering policymakers hope that domestic demand will underpin a fragile economy.

25/03 Australia to recommend minimum wage rise in line with inflation

Australia's government will support a minimum wage increase in line with inflation this year as low-income families continue to grapple with costs of living, although the rise would be smaller as inflation eased.

01/03 Euro zone Feb factory activity contracted for 20th month, PMI shows

Euro zone manufacturing activity continued to contract last month amid weak demand although firms were optimistic about the year ahead, a survey showed on Friday.

22/02 Downturn in euro zone business activity eases in Feb -PMI

The downturn in euro zone business activity eased in February as the dominant services sector broke a six-month streak of contraction, offsetting a deterioration in manufacturing, a survey showed.

22/02 Japan's Feb factory activity extends declines as conditions worsen - PMI

Japan's factory activity extended declines and service sector growth eased in February, surveys showed on Thursday, suggesting business conditions were worsening as the economy struggles to emerge from recession.

21/02 Japan's exports grow more than expected but manufacturers' mood sours

Japan's exports rose more than expected in January, driven by U.S.-bound shipments of cars and car parts and Chinese demand for chip-making equipment, helping ease some concerns about weakness in the broader economy.

05/02 Japan's January service activity surges on strong demand, weak yen

Japan's January service activity expanded at the strongest pace since September, a business survey showed on Monday, supported by robust demand and the weak yen, while international demand jumped for the first time in five months.

01/02 German manufacturing downturn eases in January - PMI

The downturn in Germany's manufacturing sector, which accounts for about a fifth of the country's economy, eased in January, a survey showed on Thursday.

01/02 China's factory activity expands on export order boost - Caixin PMI

China's factory activity expanded in January thanks to stable growth in output, quicker logistics and the first rise in new export orders since June, helping lift business confidence to a nine-month high, a private-sector survey showed on Thursday.

26/01 February brings German consumer sentiment back in doldrums -GfK

German consumer sentiment is set to tumble in February as households continue to brace for uncertainty, swiftly dashing faint hopes of recovery for Europe's largest economy after a rise at the turn of the year, a survey showed on Friday.

25/01 China's attempts to lift confidence in economy fall flat

Chinese Premier Li Qiang went to the World Economic Forum in Davos last week with a mission to present a positive image of the economy and schmooze financial elites: "Investing in the Chinese market is not a risk, but an opportunity."

24/01 Euro zone business downturn eases in January

Improvement in the manufacturing outlook was partly offset by a steeper decline in the services industry.

17/01 Japan manufacturers less confident as dark clouds hang over China, global growth

Business morale at big Japanese manufacturers slid in January for the first time in four months and was expected to remain subdued, the Reuters Tankan poll showed, underscoring concerns about weak demand from China and elsewhere.

17/01 China's Q4 GDP to show patchy economic recovery, many challenges ahead

China's economy likely perked up slightly in the fourth quarter, enabling the government to hit its growth target after the previous year's miss, but the outlook for 2024 remains shaky amid a protracted property slump and weak consumer confidence.

09/01 US small business sentiment up, but labor, inflation worries persist

U.S. small business sentiment rose for the first time in five months in December, a survey published on Tuesday showed, but hiring costs and ongoing concerns around inflation continue to sour business owners' confidence.

08/01 UK labour market firms after recent slowdown: REC survey

British employers raised pay and recovered some of their appetite for hiring in December, according to a survey that the Bank of England may see as another sign of lingering inflation pressure in the labour market.

04/01 Sluggish UK economy gathers a bit of pace at the end of 2023

Britain's economy ended 2023 on a stronger footing than previously thought, according to a survey of businesses, amid other signs that the Bank of England's high interest rate campaign might not trigger a recession.

04/01 Euro zone business activity shrank again in Dec, pointing to recession

The contraction in euro zone business activity continued at the end of 2023 due to a persistent downturn in the dominant services industry, a survey showed on Thursday, indicating the bloc's economy was in recession.

02/01 Euro zone economy likely entered recession last year

Euro zone factories ended 2023 on the back foot, with activity contracting in December for an 18th straight month.

02/01 China factory activity growth accelerates in Dec - Caixin PMI

China's factory activity expanded at a quicker pace in December due to stronger gains in output and new orders, but business confidence for 2024 remained subdued, a private-sector survey showed on Tuesday.

05/12 Fall in euro zone business activity adds to recession expectations

The downturn in euro zone business activity eased last month but still indicates the bloc's economy will contract again this quarter as the dominant services industry continues to struggle to generate demand, a survey showed.

01/12 Euro zone factory downturn eased a touch in November -PMI

The broad-based downturn in euro zone manufacturing activity eased slightly last month but the sector remained deeply rooted in contractionary territory, prompting factories to trim staffing levels for a sixth straight month.

01/12 China factory activity surprisingly expands in November - Caixin PMI

China's factory activity unexpectedly expanded in November, driven by rising orders, a private survey showed on Friday, but sluggish external demand continues to weigh on manufacturers.

23/11 Euro zone business activity fell again in Nov, stoking recession fears - PMI

The downturn in euro zone business activity eased in November but suggested the bloc's economy will contract again this quarter as consumers continue to rein in spending, a survey showed.

06/11 Euro zone economy started Q4 on back foot

The downturn in euro zone business activity accelerated last month, suggesting there is a growing chance of a recession.

06/11 Japan service activity posts slowest growth this year - PMI

Japan's services activity expanded at the slowest pace this year in October, a business survey showed on Monday, reinforcing concerns that the key sector propelling economic growth is continuing to soften.

03/11 UK services businesses 'skirt with recession' in Oct-PMI survey

Britain's services businesses suffered a loss of momentum for a third month in a row in October, adding to signs the economy is making a weak finish to 2023 as high interest rates and cost of living pressures weigh on demand.

02/11 Euro zone factory downturn deepened in October

New orders contracted at one of the steepest rates since 1997.

01/11 China's factory activity contracts in October - Caixin PMI

China's factory activity unexpectedly contracted in October, a private survey showed on Wednesday, raising questions over the state of the country's fragile economic recovery at the start of the fourth quarter.

24/10 German business activity slump suggests recession 'well underway' -PMI

Business activity in Germany contracted for a fourth straight month in October as manufacturing's downturn was matched by a renewed decline in services, a preliminary survey showed on Tuesday, suggesting a recession is well underway.

24/10 Euro zone PMI hits lowest in nearly 3 years, stirs recession worries

Euro zone business activity took a surprise turn for the worse this month as demand fell in a broad-based downturn across the region, a survey showed, suggesting the bloc may slip into recession.

05/10 House-building slump brings biggest UK construction fall since 2020

Britain's construction industry saw the biggest slide in activity in more than three years last month, as higher interest rates led to one of the sharpest falls in house-building since the 2008-09 recession, a survey showed on Thursday.

04/10 Euro zone economy likely contracted in Q3

A survey showed demand fell in September at the fastest pace in almost three years.

02/10 Euro zone factory activity stuck in steep downturn in Sept - PMI

Euro zone manufacturing activity remained mired in a deep and broad-based downturn last month, according to a survey which showed on Monday that demand kept shrinking at a pace rarely surpassed since the data was first collected in 1997.

02/10 Japan's business mood improves, capex firm in boost to economic outlook

Japan's business sentiment improved in the third quarter, a central bank survey showed, suggesting conditions for a durable economic revival are falling into place even as a global slowdown keeps policymakers cautious about the outlook.

02/10 Japan's factory activity extends declines in September

Japan's factory activity fell at the fastest pace in seven months in September, a survey showed on Monday, as worsening global economic conditions continued to weaken demand.

27/09 German consumer sentiment unlikely to recover this year -GfK

The institute's consumer sentiment index fell to -26.5 heading into October from a slightly revised -25.6 in September.

26/09 UK workers take most sick leave in over 10 years, employers say

British workers took the most sick leave in more than a decade during the past year, a survey of employers showed on Tuesday, adding to signs of a lasting increase in ill health since the COVID-19 pandemic.

25/09 German business sentiment worsens in September - Ifo

German business morale deteriorated in September, falling for the fifth month in a row, a survey showed on Monday.

22/09 Euro zone economy likely contracted this quarter

It won't return to growth anytime soon, a survey showed.

19/09 U.S. business optimism about China outlook falls to record low - survey

Geopolitics and a slowing economy are fuelling pessimism among U.S. businesses operating in China, with the proportion of firms optimistic about their five-year outlook in the country falling to a record low, a survey released on Tuesday said.

05/09 UK PMI survey shows sharpest business slowdown in 7 months

Business activity in Britain's services sector fell last month for the first time since January as higher interest rates reduced consumer and corporate demand, a survey showed on Tuesday, although the drop was less than initially estimated.

05/09 Euro zone August downturn deeper than was thought -PMIs

The decline in euro zone business activity accelerated faster than initially thought last month as the bloc's dominant services industry fell into contraction, according to a survey which suggests the bloc could drop into recession.

05/09 Japan Aug service activity growth fastest in 3 months - PMI

Japan's service sector activity expanded at its quickest pace in three months in August, underpinned by robust consumer spending as inbound tourism regained momentum, a private-sector survey showed on Tuesday.

01/09 Euro zone August factory activity showed signs of recovery -PMI

The downturn in euro zone manufacturing eased last month, suggesting the worst may be over for the bloc's beleaguered factories although demand weakened to its lowest in almost a year, a survey showed on Friday.

29/08 German consumer morale to fall in September -GfK

German consumer sentiment is expected to fall in September, due to declining income expectations and propensity to buy, a GfK institute survey showed on Tuesday.

25/08 Gloomy Ifo fuels fears of second German recession in a year

The mood among German businesses deteriorated more than expected in August, data showed, falling for the fourth month in a row and adding to fears that the economy may be heading for its second recession inside a year.

23/08 Factory slump puts UK economy on course to shrink in Q3

Britain's economy looks on course to shrink during the current quarter and risks falling into a recession, as a survey on Wednesday showed a slump in factory output and broader weakness in the face of higher interest rates.

23/08 Euro zone services slide deepens economic gloom-PMI

The downturn in euro zone business activity has deepened far more than thought this month in a broad-based fall across the region, particularly in Germany, Europe's largest economy, a survey showed.

21/08 UK jobs market lost some of its heat in July - survey

Britain's labour market is losing some of its inflationary heat with vacancies and advertised starting salaries falling in July for the first time this year, according to a survey published on Monday.

14/08 UK employers plan 5% pay rises, many resort to counteroffers: CIPD

British employers expect to raise pay by 5% over the coming year and are increasingly making counteroffers to keep staff who are tempted by higher wages from rival firms, according to a survey which added to signs of inflationary heat in the job market.

01/08 UK factory output falls at fastest pace in seven months, cost pressures ease -PMI

British factory output contracted in July at the fastest pace in seven months, hit by higher interest rates and fewer new orders, despite weakening price pressures, a survey showed on Tuesday.

01/08 Euro zone factory July activity fell at fastest pace since onset of COVID -PMI

Manufacturing activity across the euro zone contracted in July at the fastest pace since COVID-19 was cementing its grip on the world as demand slumped despite factories cutting their prices sharply, a survey showed on Tuesday.

01/08 Japan's factory activity falls on soft orders - PMI

Japan's factory activity contracted at a faster pace in July, a business survey showed on Tuesday, taking a hit from soft orders amid weakening global economic conditions.

01/08 South Korea factories regain some footing as export orders turn around - PMI

A protracted slump in South Korea's factory activity eased in July as export orders rose for the first time in nearly 1-1/2 years, a private business survey showed on Tuesday, raising hopes for a more durable economic recovery.

24/07 Worsening euro zone business downturn reignites recession fears

Euro zone business activity shrank much more than expected in July as demand in the bloc's dominant services industry declined while factory output fell at the fastest pace since COVID-19 first took hold, a survey showed.

24/07 UK firms grow at slowest in 6 months as rate hikes weigh: PMI

Britain's private sector is growing at its weakest pace in six months in July as orders for businesses stagnate in the face of rising interest rates and still-high inflation, a survey showed on Monday.

17/07 UK CFOs turn wary as inflation and borrowing costs bite: Deloitte

Finance executives at top British firms have turned more cautious in the face of high inflation and rising interest rates and they expect a slowdown in hiring and pay growth, a survey showed on Monday.

09/07 Business leaders left in limbo by rate hike impact lag

An unusually long lag in the time interest rate hikes are taking to feed through to the economy has left corporate leaders guessing whether to prepare for a hard or soft landing.

05/07 Euro zone business activity contracts in June - PMI

Euro zone business activity slipped into contractionary territory last month in a broad-based downturn across the bloc's dominant services industry and a deepening decline of factory output, a survey showed.

05/07 Japan's service activity maintains firm pace as demand picks up - PMI

Japan's service activity maintained a brisk pace of growth in June as the relaxation of pandemic-related restrictions revived consumer demand, a private-sector survey showed on Wednesday.

03/07 Improving Japan business mood signals steady economic recovery

Japanese business sentiment improved in the second quarter as raw material costs peaked and removal of pandemic curbs lifted consumption, a central bank survey showed, a sign the economy was on course for a steady recovery.

29/06 China's factory activity seen contracting for third month in June: Reuters poll

China's factory activity likely contracted for a third straight month in June, albeit at a marginally slower pace, a Reuters poll showed on Thursday, underscoring the need for further policy stimulus to counter weak demand at home and abroad.

29/06 New Zealand business confidence improves in June- ANZ survey

New Zealand's business confidence improved in June, hitting the highest read since November 2021, while expected own activity moved to positive territory for the first time in 14 months, an ANZ Bank survey showed on Thursday.

28/06 German consumer morale set to cloud over in July

German consumer sentiment is set to fall in July due to a decline in economic and income expectations, a GfK institute survey showed on Wednesday.

26/06 German business sentiment points to likelihood of longer recession

German business morale worsened for the second consecutive month in June, a survey showed on Monday, indicating that Europe's largest economy faces an uphill battle to shake off recession.

23/06 Euro zone business growth stalls in June -flash PMI

Euro zone business growth virtually stalled this month as the downturn in manufacturing deepened while activity in the bloc's dominant services industry barely expanded, a survey showed on Friday.

21/06 Slowing Chinese economy of more concern to EU firms than geopolitics - survey

A slowdown in both the Chinese and global economies is the biggest issue affecting European firms in China, beating political tensions with the United States and decoupling, according to the European Chamber of Commerce in China.

05/06 Eurozone investor mood darkens due to 'problem child' Germany, survey finds

Investors got more gloomy on prospects for the euro zone economy in June, dragged down by negative expectations for Germany, Europe's biggest economy, a survey showed on Monday.

05/06 Euro zone business growth slowed in May as factories struggled-PMI

Euro zone business activity was shored up last month by the bloc's dominant services industry offsetting a deepening decline in the manufacturing sector, according to a survey which also showed overall price pressures had abated.

05/06 Japan's service activity expands at record pace in May

Japan's service sector activity expanded at a record pace in May, a private-sector survey showed on Monday, thanks to a recovery in overseas demand and a surge of foreign tourists as pandemic restrictions were eased further.

30/05 US consumer confidence ebbs; monthly house prices rise

U.S. consumer confidence slipped in May as Americans' assessment of the labor market softened, but more households planned to purchase motor vehicles and other big-ticket items over the next six months, which could support consumer spending.

25/05 Japan firms feel 'sense of crisis' over falling birthrate

More than nine out of 10 Japanese firms feel a sense of crisis about the country's accelerating birthrate decline, with few hopeful that Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's government can arrest the fall, according to a Reuters monthly poll.

08/05 Euro zone investor morale unexpectedly dips in May

Investor morale in the euro zone took a surprising dip in May, with stubborn inflation and energy concerns upending expectations of a spring recovery, a survey showed on Monday.

08/05 Japan's service activity grows at record pace in April

Japan's services activity grew at a record pace in April, a private-sector survey showed on Monday, helped by a boost in consumer spending following the end of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

05/05 China's services activity expands as consumers return - Caixin PMI

China's service activity grew for a fourth straight month in April, a private-sector survey showed on Friday, as businesses continued to benefit from a return toward pre-pandemic levels of demand and output, although expansion slowed slightly.

04/05 China's factory activity skids in April on weak demand - Caixin PMI

China's factory activity unexpectedly dipped in April, a private sector survey showed on Thursday, due to softer domestic demand and suggesting the manufacturing sector is losing momentum amid a bumpy post-COVID economic recovery.

02/05 UK retailers report record food inflation but see falls ahead

Food prices at British supermarkets rose 15.7% in the year to April, the biggest annual increase in records going back to 2005, but lower prices are on horizon, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) said on Tuesday.

02/05 Euro zone factory downturn deepened in April - PMI

Euro zone factory activity contracted further last month, albeit not by as much as initially thought, while the cost of raw materials fell at the fastest pace in nearly three years, a survey showed on Tuesday.

01/05 Japan's factory activity contracts at slower pace in April

Japan's factory activity contracted for the sixth straight month in April, but the details of a private survey released on Monday showed the manufacturing sector was edging towards stabilisation amid a slower decline in new orders.

30/04 China manufacturing unexpectedly cools in April - official PMI

China's manufacturing activity unexpectedly shrank in April, official data showed on Sunday, raising pressure on policymakers seeking to boost an economy struggling for a post-COVID lift-off amid subdued global demand and persistent property weakness.

28/04 Conflicting economic data muddies picture for ECB

Economic data from across the euro zone on Friday painted a mixed picture for growth and inflation, potentially making the European Central Bank's interest rates decision next week even more difficult.

21/04 Euro zone recovery unexpectedly gathering pace in April - PMI

The euro zone economic recovery has unexpectedly gathered pace this month as the bloc's dominant services industry saw already buoyant demand rise, more than offsetting a deepening downturn in manufacturing, surveys showed.

05/04 Euro zone recovery gathered pace in March on demand for services

The euro zone recovery picked up pace last month but the upturn was uneven across industries and countries, according to a survey which showed price pressures remained elevated in the region.

05/04 Japan's March service-sector grows at fastest rate in over nine years - PMI

Japan's services sector activity grew at the fastest pace in over nine years in March, a private sector survey showed on Wednesday, suggesting that the post-COVID bounce was gathering steam and providing some offset to a still-weak factory sector.

03/04 Euro zone factory downturn deepened in March, PMI shows

Activity at struggling factories across the euro zone fell further last month as consumers feeling the pinch from rising living costs cut back, according to a survey which did show the cost of manufacturing fell for the first time since mid-2020.

03/04 Asia's factory activity weakens as global demand falters

Asia's factory activity weakened in March as soft overseas demand hurt output, surveys showed on Monday, suggesting that a deteriorating global outlook will remain a drag on the region's recovery and keep policymakers on their toes.

03/04 Japan's business mood sours to 2-year low as global slowdown bites - tankan

Japan's business sentiment soured in January-March to hit the worst level in more than two years, a closely-watched central bank survey showed on Monday, as slowing global growth clouds the outlook for the export-reliant economy.

03/04 China's March factory activity growth falters on weaker demand - Caixin PMI

China's factory activity growth stalled in March, weighed down by slowing production and weaker global demand and adding to uncertainty about a post-COVID recovery, a private sector survey showed on Monday.

31/03 Slower China manufacturing activity growth dents economic recovery prospects

China's manufacturing activity expanded at a slower pace in March, official data showed on Friday, dousing hopes of a strong post-COVID factory recovery amid weaker global demand and a property market downturn.

29/03 German consumer morale slows down on path to recovery - GfK

German consumer sentiment is set to nudge up in April as energy prices have relented somewhat from record highs, though a full recovery is not in sight anytime soon, showed a GfK institute survey on Wednesday.

27/03 German business sentiment unexpectedly rises in March

German business morale unexpectedly rose in March, adding to signs that Europe's largest economy is stabilizing despite recent turmoil in the banking sector, a survey showed on Monday.

24/03 Euro zone services firms enjoy buoyant March but factories struggle -flash PMI

Business activity across the euro zone unexpectedly accelerated this month as consumers splashed out on services, but weakening demand for manufactured goods deepened the downturn in the factory sector, a survey showed.

14/03 Australia business activity strong in Feb, even as confidence wanes

Australian business conditions remained resilient in February with sales and employment strong, even as confidence took a turn for the worse amid high inflation and rising interest rates.

03/03 Euro zone recovery gathers pace, allays fears of recession-PMI

The recovery in euro zone business activity gathered pace last month as growth accelerated in the bloc's dominant services industry, a survey showed, providing the latest piece of evidence suggesting the currency union will avoid a recession.

03/03 Japan's Feb service-sector activity grows at fastest rate in 8 months - PMI

Japan's services sector activity grew at the fastest pace in eight months in February, a private sector survey showed on Friday, as the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic receded globally.

01/03 Euro zone factory output returned to growth in February -PMI

Overall activity in the euro zone's manufacturing sector contracted again in February but output increased for the first time since May as supply chains continued to heal, a survey showed on Wednesday.

01/03 China's factory activity expands at fastest pace since 2012

China's manufacturing activity expanded as the fastest pace in more than a decade in February, official data showed on Wednesday, smashing expectations as production zoomed after the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions late last year.

01/03 Japan factory activity shrinks the most in 2-1/2 years

Japan's factory activity shrank in February at the fastest pace in over two years, a private survey showed, highlighting companies' struggles amid a global economic slowdown, raw material inflation and policymakers' calls for higher wages.

21/02 U.S. business activity rebounds to eight-month high in February- S&P Global survey

U.S. business activity unexpectedly rebounded in February, reaching its highest level in eight months, according to a survey on Tuesday, which also showed inflation subsiding.

21/02 UK business activity unexpectedly rebounds in February -flash PMI

British businesses reported an unexpected bounce in activity this month as well as receding price pressures, according to a survey on Tuesday that suggested the economy may be sidestepping the risk of recession.

21/02 Euro zone business growth at 9-month high

Buoyant services growth meant recovery gathered steam this month.

21/02 Japan's factory activity shrinks at fastest pace in 2-1/2 years-PMI

Japan's manufacturing activity contracted at the fastest pace in 30 months in February, a business survey showed on Tuesday, in a worrying sign for the world's third-largest economy, which is facing weakening demand and struggling to tame cost pressures.

03/02 Kenya private sector activity jumps in January - PMI

Kenya's private sector activity rose for a third consecutive month in January, helped by improved business in agriculture, manufacturing, services and wholesale and retail sectors, a survey showed on Friday.

01/02 Euro zone factories are likely over the worst - PMI

The downturn in euro zone manufacturing activity eased again last month suggesting the worst may be over, according to a survey which showed price pressures slackened and the fall in demand moderated, driving a surge in optimism.

01/02 China's Jan factory activity contracts at slower pace amid COVID infections - Caixin PMI

China's factory activity shrank more slowly in January after Beijing lifted tough COVID curbs late last year which helped ease pressure on manufacturers though infections among workers hampered production, a private sector survey showed on Wednesday.

24/01 U.S business activity downturn eases slightly; euro zone back to growth

The downturn in U.S. business activity eased slightly in January even as it contracted for the seventh straight month while euro zone business activity made a surprise return to modest growth, as two of the world's major economies hope to avert recession this year, surveys showed on Wednesday.

24/01 Euro zone January business activity returns to growth - PMI

Euro zone business activity made a surprise return to modest growth in January, adding to signs the downturn in the bloc may not be as deep as feared and that the currency union may escape recession, a survey showed.

24/01 German consumer sentiment consolidates upward trajectory -GfK

German consumer sentiment is set to improve for a fourth consecutive month in February as energy prices fall, a GfK institute survey showed on Tuesday.

24/01 Australian Dec business conditions moderate, cost pressures ease - survey

Australian businesses conditions moderated for a third straight month in December, while price pressures began to ease, pointing to a likely peak in inflation, according to a business survey issued on Tuesday.

20/01 UK shoppers cut back on spending as inflation takes its toll

Inflation-pinched British shoppers unexpectedly cut their spending in December, official data showed on Friday, dashing hopes for a Christmas shopping boost for the country's flagging retail sector.

17/01 New Zealand business confidence at lowest since 1974

New Zealand's business confidence in the fourth quarter of last year hit its lowest level since 1974 as companies grapple with higher interest rates, cost pressures and soft demand, a private think tank said on Tuesday.

12/01 More than half of German companies report labour shortages

More than half Germany's companies are struggling to fill vacancies due to a lack of skilled workers, the German Chambers of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) said on Thursday, in the latest sign of growth headwinds belabouring Europe's largest economy.

10/01 U.S. small-business sentiment skids to half-year low

U.S. small-business confidence slid to a six-month low in December, according to a survey on Tuesday, which also showed that inflation and worker shortages remained major issues for firm owners.

09/01 UK becoming less attractive for investment, manufacturers warn

Britain has become less competitive and less attractive to foreign investors as a result of soaring energy costs and recent political turmoil, manufacturers said in an industry survey released on Monday.

02/01 Fading supply problems ease downturn in German manufacturing -PMI

Fading supply chain problems helped ease the downturn in Germany's manufacturing sector in December, although weaker demand continues to weigh on sentiment, a survey showed on Monday.

02/01 Darkest days likely over for euro zone factories, December PMIs show

Recovering supply chains and easing inflationary pressures are leading to a rebound in optimism among factory managers.

02/01 India's factories ended 2022 on a strong note

Business conditions improved at the fastest rate in over two years while growth in new orders and output accelerated, survey shows.

02/01 South Korea December factory activity weakens on demand slump, trucker strike

South Korea's factory activity shrank for a sixth consecutive month in December, a business survey showed on Monday, as the global economic downturn and a local truckers' strike led to the worst slump in demand in 2-1/2 years.