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Businesses in the US are growing nervous over the recent surge in the number of COVID-19 cases, according to the President of the Atlanta Federal Reserve, Raphael Bostic. “We are hearing it more and more as we get more data. People are getting nervous again. Business leaders are getting worried. …

Seasonally adjusted Canadian Ivey Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 58.2 in June from 39.1 in May, versus a consensus expectation of 25.1. The index give a signal of economic recovery, after passing the 50-point mark for the first time since February, with economic activity slowing down during the past …

“Sees EU area 2020 GDP at -8.7% vs. the previous forecast of -7.7%.Cuts Spain growth estimate for 2020 To -10.9% from -9.4%.Downgrades Italy growth estimate for 2020 To -11.2% from -9.5%.2021 forecast now at 6.1% from 6.5%.Downgrades French growth estimate for 2020 To -10.6% from -8.2%.Upgrades German growth estimate for …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …