Economic Indicators News

(Bloomberg) -- Japan’s recovery stalled last quarter, with the economy shrinking for the first time since last year’s pandemic collapse, as renewed restrictions to contain the...

(Bloomberg) -- China’s economic activity moderated in April from its record expansion in the first quarter as retail sales missed forecasts. Industrial output rose 9.8% in April...

By Geoffrey Smith  Investing.com -- Fears of the U.S. economy running hot receded on Friday after new data showed a slowdown in consumer spending in April. Retail sales were flat...

(Bloomberg) -- Applications for U.S. state unemployment insurance fell to a fresh pandemic low last week as businesses fill positions left open by restrictions. Initial claims in...

(Bloomberg) -- U.S. consumer prices climbed in April by the most since 2009, amid a record increase in used-car costs and signaling a build-up in inflationary pressures as...

(Bloomberg) -- China’s factory-gate prices surged more than expected in April, supported by gains in commodity prices and a low base of comparison from last year, while consumer...

(Bloomberg) -- Australia’s business sentiment broke new records in April in a result National Australia Bank (OTC:NABZY) Ltd.’s Alan Oster described as “simply stunning,” with the...

By Geoffrey Smith  Investing.com -- The U.S. economy created far fewer jobs in April than estimated, casting doubt over the strength of the economic recovery.  The :Labor...

(Bloomberg) -- New Zealand’s unemployment rate unexpectedly fell in the first quarter as the economy’s recovery boosted business confidence and hiring. The jobless rate fell to...

(Bloomberg) -- South Korea’s inflation accelerated in April to the fastest pace since 2017, aided by a favorable base effect amid a broadening economic recovery. Inflation rose to...

(Adds analyst comment, background) By Chijioke Ohuocha ABUJA, April 30 (Reuters) - Shares of Nigeria's FBN Holdings FBNH.LG , which owns First Bank, fell to a more than...

(Bloomberg) -- A gauge of China’s manufacturing industry slipped in April and the services sector also weakened, suggesting the economy is still recovering but at a slower...

(Adds details)By Camillus Eboh and Chijioke OhuochaABUJA, April 29 (Reuters) - Nigeria's central bank onThursday sacked the entire board of First Bank of Nigeria andappointed new...

By Geoffrey Smith  Investing.com -- The U.S. economy strengthened in the first quarter of 2021, as Covid-19-related lockdowns started to ease, allowing a partial recovery to take...

(Bloomberg) -- Confidence in the euro-area economy improved sharply in April as the region’s vaccination campaign picked up speed, paving the way for a lifting of coronavirus...

By Yasin Ebrahim Investing.com – The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged Wednesday, and expressed a willingness to maintain the lower for longer monetary policy path even as...

(Bloomberg) -- Australia’s consumer prices rose slower than forecast in the first three months of the year as government programs lowered some costs in an economy otherwise rapidly...