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German industrial output falls more than expected in December
Feb 7 (Reuters) - German industrial production fell more than expected in December, decreasing by 2.4% compared with the previous month, the federal statistics office said on Friday.Analysts polled by Reuters had predicted a 0.6% fall.The office offers more detailed data on its website.Reuters
Fri, Feb 7
Trump meets Japan's Ishiba as China trade war simmers
Trump meets Asian ally's new leader for first timeU.S., Japan share concerns about ChinaJapan prepares concessions for Trump talksBy Trevor Hunnicutt and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON, Feb 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump meets Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba for the first time ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 7
ANALYSIS-Britain's struggling low-income shoppers challenge growth agenda
Budget retailers struggled in Christmas quarterNo improvement in disposable income of poorest BritonsPosing economic and political risks for new governmentBy James Davey, Sarah Young and Andy Bruce SOUTHAMPTON, England, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Deb Taylor emerged empty-handed from her branch of budget f...Reuters
Fri, Feb 7
WRAPUP 1-Moderate US job growth expected in noisy January employment report
Nonfarm payrolls forecast to increase 170,000 in JanuaryCalifornia fires, cold weather could cut up to 40,000 jobsUnemployment rate expected to have been unchanged at 4.1%Average hourly earnings seen rising 0.3%; up 3.8% y/yReport to feature annual benchmark revision, new population weights By Lucia...Reuters
Fri, Feb 7
IMF’s Gopinath: Japan’s services inflation remains below 2% target
Gita Gopinath, the First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), said Friday that “Japan’s services inflation remains below 2% target, which is why remains appropriate the Bank of Japan (BoJ) to maintain accommodative monetary policy.” Additional quotes We see positive signs of Japan's inflation moving durably to the 2% target.Fxstreet
Fri, Feb 7
