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Eurozone Preliminary Manufacturing PMI ticks up to 48.7 in April vs. 47.5 expected
The Eurozone manufacturing sector remained in contraction, while the service sector followed suit in April, according to data from the HCOB's latest Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) Survey, published on Wednesday.
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Wed, Apr 23
Euro zone business growth stalls in April, PMI shows
LONDON, April 23 (Reuters) - Euro zone business growth has stalled this month, a survey showed on Wednesday, with activity in the bloc's dominant services industry contracting and the prolonged downturn in manufacturing continuing.HCOB's preliminary composite euro zone Purchasing Managers...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
S&P Global PMIs expected to confirm US economic pullback in April
This Wednesday, S&P Global will unveil its preliminary April Purchasing Managers’ Indices (PMIs) for the United States, drawing on surveys of senior private sector executives to offer an early read on economic momentum.Fxstreet
Wed, Apr 23
China’s Foreign Ministry: US can't say it wants to reach a deal and keep exerting extreme pressure
Responding to US President Donald Trump’s comment regarding a trade deal with China, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said that “the US can't say it wants to reach an agreement with China and on the other hand, keeps exerting extreme pressure.”
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Wed, Apr 23
Switzerland flexes financial muscle ahead of tariff date in Washington
By Dave Graham ZURICH, April 23 (Reuters) - Top Swiss officials will this week test whether big commitments to the U.S. can help secure relief from import tariffs, after pharma giant Roche followed its cross-town rival Novartis in announcing major investments in the United States.Roche on Tuesday...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
Australia's conservative opposition leader Dutton pledges defence boost if elected
Australia's conservative opposition leader pledges to boost defence spendingPeter Dutton's Liberal Party trailing in May 3 election pollingWould raise spending by A$21 billion over five years, 3% of GDP in a decadeBy Kirsty Needham SYDNEY, April 23 (Reuters) - Australia's conservative...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
USD/INR attracts some buyers on Pahalgam terror attack
The Indian Rupee (INR) edges lower on Wednesday as rising crude oil prices and a renewed US Dollar (USD) demand weigh on sentiment and drag the Indian currency lower. The terrorist attack in Kashmir, India, contributes to the INR's downside.Fxstreet
Wed, Apr 23
