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Pultegroup quarterly profit, revenue fall as homebuyer demand remains weak
Jan 29 (Reuters) - Pultegroup PHM.N on Thursday posted a drop in profit and revenue for the fourth quarter, as homebuyer demand struggles to pick up amid an inflationary environment.U.S. homebuilders continue to offer incentives such as mortgage rate buydowns and smaller, more affordable homes to st...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
DIARY-Political and General News Events from January 29
Jan 29 (Reuters) - For other diaries, please see:Political and General News POL/DIARYTop Economic Events M/DIARYEmerging Markets Economic Events EMRG/DIARYGovernment Debt Auctions D/DIARYU.S. Federal Reserve FED/DIARYToday in Washington WASH/DIARY -----------------------------------------------...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
Brazil's primary deficit hits 0.48% of GDP in 2025
BRASILIA, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Brazil's central government ended 2025 with a primary deficit of 61.7 billion reais ($11.88 billion), equivalent to 0.48% of gross domestic product (GDP), Treasury data showed on Thursday, a real increase of 32.3% from the previous year's shortfall.In December al...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
EU pandemic recovery fund boosted growth, more effects to come later
EU fund launched to counter COVID-19 economic slumpCash linked to implementation, boosted reforms, growthSpillover effects boost economies beyond direct recipientsBy Jan StrupczewskiBRUSSELS, Jan 29 (Reuters) - The European Union's economy is likely to be 1.4% bigger this year following the cumu...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
Brazil bank lending beats central bank forecast with 10.2% rise in 2025
By Marcela AyresBRASILIA, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Brazil's bank lending increased 10.2% in 2025, official data showed on Tuesday, exceeding the central bank's forecast, driven mainly by stronger-than-expected household borrowing amid government credit-stimulus measures.President Luiz Inacio Lula ...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
CAD: Trade balance and employment data ahead – TD Securities
TD Securities' Global Strategy Team highlights upcoming Canadian economic data, including the International Merchandise Trade and Payroll Employment Change. The trade deficit is expected to edge lower to $1.0 billion in November, influenced by headwinds in export activity.
Fxstreet
Thu, Jan 29
PulteGroup Q4 home sale revenue falls 5% yr/yr
OverviewU.S. homebuilder's Q4 home sale revenue fell 5% yr/yrEPS for Q4 was $2.56, includes pre-tax charges and benefitsCompany repurchased $300 mln of common shares in Q4OutlookCompany remains focused on asset turnover and cash flow generation amid market dynamicsPulteGroup aims for community c...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
USD: Fed maintains rates, signals data-driven patience – TD Securities
TD Securities' Global Strategy Team reviews the recent FOMC meeting, where the Federal Reserve maintained rates at 3.50%-3.75%. The statement was marginally hawkish, with Chair Powell indicating that the Fed can be patient and let data guide future decisions.
Fxstreet
Thu, Jan 29
Greek unemployment rises to 7.5% in December
Jan 29 (Reuters) - Greece's jobless rate stood at 7.5% in December, down from an downwardly revised 8.1% in November, data from statistics service ELSTAT showed on Thursday.Seasonally adjusted data showed 354,904 people were officially unemployed.Unemployment impacted women more than men, at the...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
