Newark police searching for man missing since January
NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Akeim J. Richard, a 53-year-old Newark man who has been missing since January and was officially reported missing on June…
U.S. factory orders growth beats expectations in January
WASHINGTON – New orders for U.S.-made goods increased more than expected in January, pointing to continued strength in manufacturing despite supply challenges. The Commerce Department said on Thursday that factory orders rose…
U.S. construction spending surges in January on homebuilding
WASHINGTON – U.S. construction spending surged in January, boosted by strong outlays on single-family homebuilding and private nonresidential structures. The Commerce Department said on Tuesday that construction spending increased 1.3%. Data for…
U.S. core capital goods orders, shipments increase solidly in January
WASHINGTON – New orders for U.S.-made capital goods increased more than expected in January, while shipments surged, suggesting an acceleration in business spending on equipment early in the first quarter, though inflation…
Canada wholesale trade likely up 3.9% in January – Statscan flash estimate
OTTAWA – Canadian wholesale trade was most up 3.9% in January from December, on higher sales in building material and supplies, along with machinery equipment and supplies, Statistics Canada said on Friday.…
Italian banks’ govt bond holdings rise in January – ECB
MILAN – Italian lenders increased their domestic government bond holdings in January, European Central Bank data showed on Friday. Their portfolio rose to 419.62 billion euros ($468.84 billion) last month, compared with…
Lending to Swedish households up 6.7 pct in January
STOCKHOLM, Feb 25 – Total lending to Swedish households rose 6.7 percent year-on-year in January, down from plus 6.8 percent in the previous month, the statistics office said on Friday. (Reporting by…
U.S. new home sales fall in January as prices march higher
WASHINGTON – Sales of new U.S. single-family homes fell slightly more than expected in January, likely as rising mortgage rates and higher prices sidelined some first-time buyers from the market. New home…
Canada January factory sales likely up 1.3% – Statscan flash estimate
OTTAWA – Canadian factory sales most likely rose 1.3% in January from December, largely driven by higher sales in the petroleum and coal product industry, along with wood products, Statistics Canada said…
Hong Kong January exports rises 18.4 pct y/y
HONG KONG, Feb 24 – Hong Kong released January export data on Thursday: * January exports rises 18.4 pct y/y Hong Kong trade: Percent change on a year earlier: All exports Imports…
Malaysia’s January CPI up 2.3%, below forecast
Feb 24 – Malaysia’s consumer prices in January rose 2.3% from a year earlier, below forecast, government data showed on Thursday. January’s consumer price index (CPI) was expected to rise 2.5%, according to 22…
Thai domestic car sales jump 25.81% y/y in January
BANGKOK – Domestic car sales in Thailand rose 25.81% in January from a year earlier to 69,455 units, helped by an easing of coronavirus curbs and government support, the Federation of Thai…
U.S. business borrowing for equipment rises 2% in January – ELFA
– U.S. companies borrowed 2% more in January to finance their investments in equipment compared to a year earlier, the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) said on Wednesday, as firms ramp-up…
Poland’s unemployment rate rises to 5.5% in January
– Poland’s registered unemployment rate rose to 5.5% in January compared with 5.4% in December, statistics office data showed on Wednesday, below analysts’ expectations of 5.6%. The statistics office also said that…
Italy January EU-harmonised CPI revised to +5.1% y/y
– Italian EU-harmonised consumer prices (HICP) remained flat month-on-month in January and were up 5.1% from the year earlier, official statistics agency ISTAT said on Tuesday, revising down preliminary data. The preliminary…
Turkey’s foreign arrivals surge 151% in January from year ago
ISTANBUL – The number of foreign visitors arriving in Turkey jumped 151% from a year earlier to 1.28 million in January, data showed on Monday, as the sector continued to recover from…
U.S. leading economic indicator unexpectedly falls in January
WASHINGTON – A gauge of future U.S. economic activity fell in January for the first time in nearly a year amid a resurgence in COVID-19 cases, high inflation and supply chain disruptions,…
Canada January retail sales seen rebounding from December decline
By Julie Gordon OTTAWA – Canadian retail sales most likely rose 2.4% in January from December, preliminary data from Statistics Canada showed on Friday, following on a 1.8% decline in December as…
Malaysia’s January exports rise 23.5% on-year
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s exports rose 23.5% from a year earlier in January, government data showed on Friday. Imports in January grew 26.5% year-on-year, while the trade surplus for the month came…
Taiwan January export orders seen rising for 23rd straight month – Reuters poll
TAIPEI – Taiwan’s export orders likely rose in January for the 23rd straight month, a Reuters poll showed on Friday, supported by sustained global demand for semiconductors and tech products. The median…
U.S. housing starts fall in January amid freezing weather; permits surge
WASHINGTON – U.S. homebuilding fell more than expected in January as many parts of the country experienced freezing temperatures, but a surge in permits suggested a rebound in the coming months was…
Canadian home prices climb 1.3% in January – Teranet
OTTAWA – Canadian home price gains accelerated again in January, climbing 1.3% from December, on rises in nine of the 11 major markets, data showed on Thursday. The Teranet-National Bank Composite House…
European Union car sales in January lowest on record -ACEA
BERLIN – New car registrations in the European Union reached a historic low of 682,596 units in January as semiconductor shortages continued to hurt car sales across the region, data from the…
Consumer Spending Surged In January As Inflation Reached Near 40-Year High
Consumer spending surged in January amid soaring inflation, the Commerce Department announced Wednesday. Retail sales grew 3.8% in January, far exceeding the 2.1% Dow Jones estimate, the Commerce Department announced Wednesday. January’s…
Canadian inflation hits fresh 30-year high in January, rate hikes loom
By Julie Gordon and Ismail Shakil OTTAWA -Canada’s annual inflation rate accelerated again in January to hit a fresh 30-year high at 5.1%, as food and housing costs continued to rise, official…
U.S. manufacturing output rises moderately in January
WASHINGTON – Production at U.S. factories increased moderately in January as motor vehicle output fell for a second straight month amid an ongoing global shortage of semiconductors. Manufacturing output gained 0.2% last…
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