First-time claims for unemployment benefits in the U.S. unexpectedly increased in the week ended May 30th, according to a report released by the Labor Department on Thursday. The report said initial jobless claims climbed to 225,000, an increase of 13,000 from the previous week's revised level of 212,000.
The euro strengthened against other major currencies in the European session on Thursday, as market sentiment improved following the announcement of a truce in Lebanon, despite the release of weak Eurozone retail sales report. Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire. Lower oil prices...
The UK construction sector shrank at the fastest pace in six years in May amid shrinking order books and rising economic uncertainty, survey data from S&P Global showed Thursday. The construction Purchasing Managers' Index unexpectedly fell to 38.2 in May from 39.7 in the previous month. The reading was seen at 40.4.
The Canadian dollar weakened against other major currencies in the European session on Thursday, as investor mood was negatively impacted by the escalation of international trade and the conflicts in the Middle East. New attacks in the Middle East stalled the signing of a U.S.-Iran peace agreement,...
Germany's construction activity continued to contract sharply in May with firms recording a sustained fall in activity alongside soaring input costs, survey data from S&P Global showed Thursday. The construction Purchasing Managers' Index posted 42.4 in May, up from April's 13-month low of 42.1.
Retail sales from the euro area and construction purchasing managers' survey results from Germany are the top economic news due on Thursday. At 2.30 am ET, consumer price data is due from Switzerland. Inflation is forecast to accelerate to 0.8 percent in May from 0.6 percent in April.
The U.S. Dollar value edged higher after fresh attacks in the gulf renewed war concerns while private jobs data from the U.S. showed an increase of 122,000 in May, exceeding expectations.
A report released by the Commerce Department on Wednesday showed a substantial increase in new orders for U.S. manufactured goods in the month of April. The Commerce Department said factory orders soared by 4.8 percent in April after jumping by an upwardly revised 1.8 percent in March. Economists...
The Institute for Supply Management released a report on Wednesday showing its reading on U.S. service sector activity increased by more than expected in the month of May. The ISM said its services PMI rose to 54.5 in May from 53.6 in April, with a reading above 50 indicating growth. Economists had expected the index to tick up to 53.7.
A report released by payroll processor ADP on Wednesday showed private sector employment in the U.S. jumped by slightly more than expected in the month of May. ADP said private employment shot up by 122,000 jobs in May after increasing by a downwardly revised 105,000 jobs in April.
The Japanese yen strengthened against other major currencies in the European session on Wednesday, after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi issued a warning that the government might intervene in the foreign exchange market at any time. Although it is yet unclear whether the Bank of Japan (BoJ)...
The euro area private sector logged back-to-back contractions in May, marking its biggest fall in 18 months, final survey data from S&P Global showed Wednesday. The final composite output index dropped to 48.5 in May from 48.8 in April. A score below the threshold 50.0 indicates contraction. However, the score was above the flash estimate of 47.5.
The Swiss franc weakened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Wednesday, after Swiss National Bank (SNB) President Schlegel reiterated bank's readiness to intervene while preserving price stability. SNB President Schlegel's most recent remarks just restate the well-known message...
China's service sector grew at a faster pace in May as total activity and new business expanded at the fastest rates in three months, survey data from S&P Global showed Wednesday. The RatingDog services Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 54.4 in May from 52.6 in the previous month.
The New Zealand dollar weakened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Wednesday, as uncertainty about the situation in the Middle East and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz is keeping some traders on the sidelines. Meanwhile, optimism about the AI trade continues to generate positive...
May 22, 2026 14:46 ET Minutes of the latest Fed policy session was the highlight of the week along with survey data on the U.S. housing market. In Europe, survey data signaled the trends in the euro area private sector. Further, consumer price inflation data from the U.K. was in focus. In Asia, various economic indicators from China drew attention to the health of the economy.