Greece’s primary budget surplus beat target last year on strong growth
Greece recorded a central government primary budget surplus of 8.63 billion euros ($8.9 billion) last year, higher than its target…
CANADA DATA: Total wheat exports surge 151% on week led by spring, durum shipments
Canada’s total wheat exports spiked 151% to 727,400 mt in the week ended Jan. 12, compared with the 289,800 mt…
China industrial production rises above expectations in Dec, retail sales jump
Chinese industrial production grew more than expected in December as recent stimulus measures from Beijing supported business activity, while retail…
Euro zone current account surplus narrows in November
The euro zone’s current account surplus narrowed in November on a drop in the services surplus and lower primary income,…
China’s economy meets official growth target, but many feel worse off
China’s economy grew 5% last year, matching the government’s target, but in a lopsided fashion, with many people complaining of…
ECB’s Stournaras says monetary easing should continue
The European Central Bank should continue with monetary easing with a series of rate cuts in the coming period as…
US manufacturing output accelerates in December
U.S. manufacturing output surged in December likely as production at Boeing picked up following the end of a crippling strike…
UK retail sales dropped in December, falling 0.3% on the month
Investing.com – UK retail sales surprisingly fell in December, pointing to ongoing headwinds to consumer spending activity ahead of next…
US single-family housing starts increase in December
U.S. single-family homebuilding increased solidly in December, but further gains were seen limited by rising mortgage rates and a glut…