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Toronto home sales hit five-month low in November
By Fergal SmithTORONTO, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Greater Toronto Area home sales fell to a five-month low in November and prices declined as an uncertain economic outlook kept homebuyers on the sidelines, Toronto Regional Real Estate Board data showed on Wednesday.Seasonally adjusted sales declined 0.6% la...Reuters
Wed, Dec 3
UK services firms report slower growth, more job cuts in lead up to budget, PMI shows
By Suban Abdulla LONDON, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Growth among Britain's services firms declined last month and employment contracted the most since February in the run-up to the government's budget, according to a survey on Wednesday that also showed the first drop in new orders in four months....Reuters
Wed, Dec 3
Euro zone business activity expands at fastest pace in 30 months in November, PMI shows
Dec 3 (Reuters) - Business activity in the euro zone expanded at its fastest pace in two-and-a-half years in November as a robust service sector more than offset manufacturing weakness, a survey showed on Wednesday.HCOB's Eurozone Composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), compiled by S&...Reuters
Wed, Dec 3
Swiss inflation unexpectedly eases to zero in November
ZURICH, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Switzerland's annual inflation rate unexpectedly slowed by a 10th of a percentage point in November to zero, slightly undershooting expectations, official data showed on Wednesday.The consensus forecast of a Reuters poll of analysts was that inflation would remain uncha...Reuters
Wed, Dec 3
China likely to chase 5% GDP growth in 2026 in bid to end deflation
Most advisers recommend around 5% growth target for 2026Leaders to meet soon to chart economic course for next year Property slump, weak demand and excess capacity weigh on outlookFiscal stimulus to shift toward consumer, welfare spending BEIJING, Dec 3 (Reuters) - China is likely to stick to it...Reuters
Wed, Dec 3
China: CPI inflation likely picked up in November – Standard Chartered
Official manufacturing PMI improved modestly to 49.2 in November, indicating still-soft momentum. Production activity likely stayed steady, while investment may have contracted further. Base effect likely boosted retail sales growth; trade growth may have improved on easing trade uncertainty.Fxstreet
Wed, Dec 3
China's services growth slips to 5-month low in November, private PMI shows
China's services PMI falls to 52.1, lowest reading since JuneGrowth in new orders slows, export business reboundsJob shedding continues, business sentiment at lowest since AprilBy Liangping Gao and Ryan Woo BEIJING, Dec 3 (Reuters) - China's services activity expanded at its slowest pace ...Reuters
Wed, Dec 3
