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German exports, industrial production rose in March ahead of tariffs
By Maria Martinez May 8 (Reuters) - German exports rose more than expected in March as U.S. demand increased in anticipation of U.S. tariffs and a gain in industrial production also beat expectations, potentially pointing to an improvement in the sluggish sector. Exports were up 1.1% in March ove...Reuters
Thu, May 8
Euro zone bond yields edge higher after Fed inflation warning, await BoE
May 8 (Reuters) - Euro zone government bond yields edged higher on Thursday after the U.S. Federal Reserve warned about the risks of higher inflation and unemployment, with investors now looking towards the Bank of England's monetary policy meeting later in the day.
Reuters
Thu, May 8
UK RICS house price balance falls to 9-month low in April after tax break ends
RICS survey shows housing market slowdown after tax break endsBoE expected to cut interest rates amid global economic concernsRICS predicts upward pressure on house prices and rentsHalifax says house prices rose unexpectedly in AprilBy David MillikenLONDON, May 8 (Reuters) - Britain's housing ma...Reuters
Thu, May 8
German industrial output rises more than expected in March
May 8 (Reuters) - German industrial production rose in March by 3% compared to the previous month, the federal statistics office said on Thursday.Analysts polled by Reuters had predicted a 0.8% rise.The office offers more detailed data on its website.Reuters
Thu, May 8
GBP/USD appreciates to near 1.3350, rebounds due to potential US-UK trade deal
The GBP/USD pair rebounds from its recent losses, trading near 1.3340 during the Asian session on Thursday. The Pound Sterling (GBP) gains traction on speculation that the Trump administration may soon announce a trade agreement with the United Kingdom (UK).Fxstreet
Thu, May 8
Chinese Embassy in the US: China will not compromise its principles in trade talks
Citing the Chinese Embassy in the United States (US), the Global Times, a highly influential China’s media outlet, stated on X early Thursday that Beijing is unlikely to lower tariffs before the talks in Switzerland begin.
Fxstreet
Thu, May 8
