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French private sector output falls for first time in four months

June 24, 2016 The latest flash France PMI data signalled that private sector output decreased for the first time in four months during June.

Manufacturing in Germany accelerates, services sector slows

June 24, 2016 The steady growth path of Germany’s economy continued at the end of the second quarter, with the Markit Flash Germany Composite Output Index posting 54.1.

French manufacturing less optimistic in June

June 24, 2016 French manufacturing business sentiment fell in June after business leaders became less optimistic as their international order books grew thinner, statistics showed.

Ireland's factory gate prices fall for fourth month

June 23, 2016 Ireland's factory gate prices declined for the fourth consecutive month in May, the Central Statistics Office said.

Bank of Thailand holds key rate at 1.5%

June 23, 2016 The Bank of Thailand left its benchmark interest rate on hold at 1.5 percent, saying the current monetary policy is adequate to support the economic recovery and to bring inflation back to the target band within the latter half of the year.

South Africa inflation rate at 5-month low of 6.1%

June 23, 2016 Consumer prices in South Africa went up 6.1 percent year-on-year in May of 2016, easing from a 6.2 percent rise in April.

Russian jobless rate at 7-month low of 5.6%

June 23, 2016 Russian unemployment rate was recorded at 5.6 percent in May of 2016, down from 5.9 percent in the previous month.

NIER raises Sweden 2016 growth forecast

June 23, 2016 The Swedish economy is set to continue its strengthening this year and next, the National Institute of Economic Research said.

Switzerland trade surplus widens slightly in May

June 23, 2016 Switzerland trade surplus came in at CHF3.79 billion in May of 2016, up from CHF3.39 billion a year earlier and beating market expectations.

UK budget deficit narrows in May, down GBP 0.4 billion

June 23, 2016 The UK budget deficit narrowed in May, data published by the Office for National Statistics showed.

Japan all industry activity growth accelerates in April

June 23, 2016 Japan's all industry activity expanded at a faster pace in April, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry showed.

IMF downgrades U.S. outlook, warns about poverty

June 22, 2016 The International Monetary Fund is warning the United States to tackle poverty, downgrading its forecast for the country’s economy this year.