Brazil’s industrial output down for 3rd month in a row in February
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Industrial production in Brazil fell for the third consecutive month in February, government statistics agency IBGE said on Wednesday, with the …
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Euro zone current account surplus widens in February
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The euro zone’s current account surplus widened in February as imports fell thanks lower energy costs and already large net exports of …
Italy posts trade surplus in February as energy import prices fall
(Reuters) – Italy’s trade balance with the rest of the world swung to a surplus in February from a deficit a year earlier thanks mainly …
US business inventories rise moderately in February
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. business inventories rose moderately in February, suggesting that inventory investment could subtract from economic growth in the first quarter. Business inventories …
NYPD Seeks Public Assistance in Locating Vehicle Involved in February Shooting
NEW YORK, NY – The New York City Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating a red minivan involved in a shooting incident …
Police searching for teen missing since February
Gaithersburg, MD – The Montgomery County Police Department’s Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) has issued a plea for the public to come forward with any …
India’s industrial output rose 5.6% y/y in February
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India’s annual industrial output rose 5.6% in February from a year earlier helped by growth in manufacturing and electricity generation, data …
Japan February real wages fall for eleventh month but at slower pace
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s real wages fell in February for an eleventh month, labour ministry data showed on Friday, although the rate of the decrease …
U.S. trade deficit widens in February as goods exports fall
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. trade deficit widened more than expected in February as exports of goods declined, suggesting that trade could drag on economic …
Italy retail sales fall in February as food-buying contracts
(Reuters) – Italy’s retail sales fell both in value and in volume in February from the month before, statistics institute ISTAT said on Wednesday, as …
U.S. factory orders post second straight monthly decline in February
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – New orders for U.S.-manufactured goods fell for a second straight month in February amid ebbing demand for civilian aircraft and there were …
Remittances to Mexico climb 11.2% year on year in February
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Remittances to Mexico from abroad jumped 11.2% year on year in February, while dropping from the prior month, according to data …
US construction spending slips in February
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. construction spending dipped in February as investment in single-family homebuilding maintained its downward trend amid higher mortgage costs. The Commerce Department …
Chile economic activity index posts surprise annual fall in February
SANTIAGO (Reuters) – Chile’s IMACEC economic activity index dropped 0.5% in February compared to the same month last year, data showed on Monday, well below …
Brazil’s jobless rate rises to 8.6% in quarter through February
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazil’s jobless rate rose to 8.6% in the three months through February, statistics agency IBGE said on Friday, slightly below market …
Thailand’s economic activity improves in February -central bank
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s economy in February continued to improve compared with the previous month as the value of exports rose while private consumption and …
Toyota’s global sales notch up a February record as parts shortage eases
TOKYO (Reuters) – Toyota Motor Corp said on Thursday that global sales hit a record for the month of February as it bounced back from …
Brazil formal job creation tops expectations in February
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazil exceeded expectations in its formal job creation for February, with the labor ministry on Wednesday reporting a net result of …
Brazil’s public debt rises 1.51% in February
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s federal public debt grew 1.51% in February from the month before, the Treasury said on Wednesday, marked by a further increase …
UK mortgage approvals rose more than expected in February: BoE
LONDON (Reuters) – The volume of mortgages approved by British lenders picked up in February by more than expected, adding to signs that the downturn …
Australia retail sales growth slows to 0.2% in February
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian retail sales eked out a meagre gain in February after wild swings around year-end holidays, indicating shoppers are reining in spending …
Spain’s industrial prices rise 7.8% year-on-year in February
(Reuters) – Spanish industrial prices rose 7.8% in February from the same month a year earlier, the same pace as a revised 7.8% in January …
U.S. new home sales post third straight monthly gain in February
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Sales of new U.S. single-family homes increased to a six-month high in February, the latest indication that the housing market could be …
US business equipment borrowings grow 11% in February – ELFA
(Reuters) – U.S. companies borrowed 11% more in February than last year to finance equipment investments, industry body Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) said …
Instant view: Canada annual inflation rate slows to 5.2% in February
TORONTO (Reuters) – Canada’s annual inflation rate fell to 5.2% in February, largely on the base year effect, as higher mortgage interest offset lower energy …
Energy bill support pushes UK budget deficit to February record
By Andy Bruce and Sachin Ravikumar LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s government borrowed more than expected in February, official data showed on Tuesday, but finance minister Jeremy …
German producer prices rise more than expected in February
BERLIN (Reuters) – German producer prices rose more than expected in February, though the rate of increase eased for the fifth month in a row, …
Police searching for woman missing since February
CAMDEN, DE – The Dover Police Department has issued an alert for a missing 18-year-old woman who has been missing since the end of February. …
Argentina February inflation data “very bad”: government spokesperson
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – The Argentine government on Thursday said annual inflation data registered in February, the highest since 1991, was “very bad,” but insisted …
US import prices fall in February, post first annual drop since 2020
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. import prices fell in February as a decline in the cost of fuels offset increases in food, capital and consumer goods, …
CBP Releases February 2023 Monthly Operational Update
WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection released operational statistics today for February 2023, which can be viewed online here. “The new border enforcement measures …
Swedish inflation soars in February, Riksbank under pressure
By Simon Johnson STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Broad inflation jumped in Sweden in February, data showed on Wednesday, putting pressure on the central bank to hike aggressively …
India’s February exports rise despite global weakness
By Shivangi Acharya NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India’s merchandise and services exports rose in February despite global headwinds, according to data released by the government …
French inflation revised upwards in February to 7.3% – final figures
PARIS (Reuters) – French annual inflation rose to a revised 7.3% in February from 7.0% in January, partly as a result of higher food prices, …
Turkish house sales drop 18% year-on-year in February -stats institute
ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkish home sales fell 18% year-on-year in February to 80,031 houses, with sales to foreigners dropping 27%, data from the Turkish Statistical …
U.S. small business confidence improves further in February – NFIB
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. small-business confidence improved further in February, but many owners continued to experience difficulties finding workers, according to a survey on Tuesday. …
New Zealand house prices fall in February as economic headwinds continue
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – New Zealand house prices continued to fall on the prior month as ongoing headwinds and the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle continues to …
Argentina inflation seen passing 100% in February – Reuters Poll
By Hernan Nessi BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina’s annual inflation rate is expected to surge past 100% in February, a Reuters poll on Monday showed, …
U.S. deficit grows to $262 billion in February as tax refunds surge
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. government posted a $262 billion budget deficit in February, up 21% from a year earlier, as outlays grew and revenues …
German EU-harmonised consumer prices up 9.3% y/y in February
BERLIN (Reuters) – German consumer prices, harmonised to compare with other European Union countries, rose by 9.3% on the year in February, the federal statistics …
India’s inflation seen easing slightly in February, still above RBI target – Reuters poll
By Anant Chandak BENGALURU (Reuters) – Retail inflation in India likely eased a bit last month but stayed above the Reserve Bank of India’s upper …
Mexico’s core prices slow more than expected in February
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico’s core consumer prices slowed by more than expected in the year to February, data from statistics agency INEGI showed on …
Ukraine’s GDP fall slows to 26% in February – economy ministry
KYIV (Reuters) – Ukraine’s gross domestic product fell by 26% in February after a 32% drop in January, the economy ministry said on Wednesday. Economy …
British labour market, and pay growth, slow in February – REC
By Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s labour market showed further signs of cooling as permanent job placements fell for the fifth month in a …
Mexico headline, core inflation seen slowing pace in February
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico’s inflation likely slowed in February but still remained well above the official target, fueling expectations the central bank will raise …
15-year-old reported missing in Dover since February, police announce Gold Alert
DOVER, DE – Police in Dover are searching for a 15-year-old girl who has been missing since February. Delaware State Police Troop 3 is issuing …
Egypt February inflation seen rising to highest in more than 5 years
CAIRO (Reuters) – Egyptian urban consumer inflation will rise in February to its highest level in well over five years, a Reuters poll showed on …
Valentine’s Day spending boosts British retail sales in February – BRC
By Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) – Valentine’s Day helped to boost British retail sales in February but volumes remained down on last year as households …
CBP Officers in Louisville Seize Over 1,600 Pounds of Narcotics in February
LOUISVILLE, Ky— U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers are working 24 hours a day, seven days a week to keep Americans safe from the …
Homeless man arrested for February murder in Harlem
NEW YORK, NY – Police with the city’s 28th Precinct have arrested 63-year-old homeless man Walter Shannon for a February 23rd shooting. Shannon was charged …