Official data coming from Germany on Tuesday showed that industrial production rebounded less than expected in May, despite confirming that the manufacturing sector in the largest European economy is gradually recovering from the recession resulting from the closure measures. Industrial output posted + 7.8% MoM, the Federal Statistics Authority Destatis …
Read More »Boston Fed: Main Street Program Ready to Go
The Main Street Lending Program is now operational and ready to purchase eligible loans, said the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston on Monday. The Fed branch in Massachusetts encouraged lenders to start submitting qualifying loans, Reuters reported. Members of the US Federal Reserve Board have agreed to use all of …
Read More »US Non-Manufacturing PMI Displays Recovery in June
The US non-manufacturing services sector activity showed a strong recovery during June, nearing a return to its levels before the COVID-19 pandemic. The ISM Non-Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for June increased to 57.1, compared to its reading in May at 45.4, and an expected reading of 50.1. This is …
Read More »EU Will Stand Firm Against Washington Over Trade Disputes
The European Union will take decisive measures against the United States if it is unwilling to settle a long-standing dispute over aircraft with new business investigations, the European Trade Commissioner said on Monday. The history of this dispute dates back to 2004 over subsidies and support for European Airbus and …
Read More »Trump Considering Executive Orders on China, Manufacturing And Immigration
Chief of Staff Mark Meadows told reporters at the White House on Monday that the US President is considering executive orders targeting China, manufacturing and immigration, according to Reuters. “It’s dealing with a number of executive orders that may go all the way from dealing with some of the immigration …
Read More »Eurozone Retail Sales Up in May
Eurostat figures reported on Monday showed that sales in the Eurozone increased with the easing of lockdown in the countries of the region, which revived sales surprisingly after its collapse in March and April. Eurostat reported that retail sales in the Eurozone rose 17.8% in May compared to-9.9 in April, …
Read More »Eurzone Sentix Investor Confidence at -18.2
Data from Sentix Research Group showed on Monday that investor confidence in the Eurozone improved less than expected in July. The index rose to -18.2 in July from -24.8 in June compared to -10.9 expected. The gauge rises to -18.2 in July from -24.8 in June vs a reading of …
Read More »UK govt: Considering The Impact of US Additional Sanctions Against Huawei on UK Networks
According to Reuters, US sanctions designed to restrict the ability of China’s Huawei to source advanced microchips for 5G equipment is likely to have a significant impact on the reliability of the supplier, citing Britain’s culture minister on Monday. A review released by the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) …
Read More »IFO: German Companies See Their Survival Threatened by Covid-19 crisis
Germany’s influential IFO said on Monday, about one fifth (21%) of the German companies see their survival threatened by the coronavirus crisis. Quotes “Travel agents, hotels and restaurants are particularly concerned.” “We could see a wave of insolvencies in the coming months.”
Read More »German Factory Orders Rebounded in May
German factory orders jumped 10.4% in May MoM, indicating that the contraction in Europe’s largest economy is slowing down.Data released by the Federal Statistics Office on Monday showed that contracts for goods “made in Germany” jumped 10.4% MoM compared to +15.0% expected and -25.8 previous. On an annualized basis, German …
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