Toms River Zoom Meeting Shut Down Unexpectedly
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Township’s Zoom meeting on Wednesday night was shut down after multiple rants from Councilman James Quinlisk, during the brief … Read more
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US existing home sales unexpectedly rise in November
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. existing home sales unexpectedly rose in November, but further gains as mortgage rates retreat from 23-year highs could be limited by … Read more
US business inventories unexpectedly fall in October
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. business inventories unexpectedly fell in October, suggesting that inventory investment could weigh on economic growth this quarter. Business inventories dipped 0.1%, … Read more
Japan Oct machinery orders unexpectedly rise despite economic uncertainty
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s core machinery orders unexpectedly rose in October, climbing for a second straight month, data showed on Thursday, but remained down year-on-year … Read more
New Zealand economy unexpectedly contracts in third quarter
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) – New Zealand’s economy unexpectedly contracted in the third quarter as a number of industries including manufacturing and construction saw … Read more
German exports unexpectedly drop in October
BERLIN (Reuters) – German exports unexpectedly fell in October, edging down 0.2% on the previous month as demand in the European Union slumped, data from … Read more
US producer prices unexpectedly fall in October
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. producer prices fell by the most in three-and-a-half years in October amid a sharp drop in the cost of gasoline, the … Read more
Core inflation in Japan’s capital unexpectedly accelerates, BOJ in spotlight
By Leika Kihara and Takahiko Wada TOKYO (Reuters) -Core consumer inflation in Japan’s capital Tokyo, considered a leading indicator of nationwide trends, unexpectedly accelerated in … Read more
Ocean County Faces Pharmacy Crisis as Rite Aid Stores Close Unexpectedly
TOMS RIVER, NJ — Ocean County’s senior citizens confront an uncertain future as two Rite Aid pharmacies abruptly closed their doors this month, according to … Read more
Indonesia central bank unexpectedly raises rates amid falling rupiah
By Gayatri Suroyo and Stefanno Sulaiman JAKARTA (Reuters) – Bank Indonesia unexpectedly raised interest rates on Thursday to arrest the rupiah’s decline amid U.S. monetary … Read more
German retail sales fall unexpectedly in August
BERLIN (Reuters) – German retail sales unexpectedly fell in August, as persistently high inflation took its toll on consumption in the euro zone’s largest economy. … Read more
French inflation unexpectedly slows in September as food price rises ease
PARIS (Reuters) – French inflation unexpectedly slowed in September as easing price rises in the food sector outpaced higher prices in the energy sector, preliminary … Read more
Acting president of Temple University in Philadelphia dies unexpectedly at 72
(Reuters) – The acting president of Temple University in Philadelphia, JoAnne Epps, fell ill on Tuesday while attending a memorial service on campus and died … Read more
Philippines inflation unexpectedly quickens to 5.3% in August
By Neil Jerome Morales and Enrico Dela Cruz MANILA (Reuters) – Philippine inflation proved stubborn after it unexpectedly quickened for the first time in seven … Read more
China’s Aug factory activity picks up unexpectedly – Caixin PMI
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s factory activity surprisingly returned to expansion in August, a private-sector survey showed on Friday, with supply, domestic demand and employment improving, … Read more
Jobs Market Cools Following Unexpectedly High Economic Growth
Jobs Market Cools Following Unexpectedly High Economic Growth Will Kessler on August 4, 2023 The U.S. added 187,000 jobs in July, less than economists expected, … Read more
UK mortgage approvals and consumer credit jump unexpectedly in June: BoE
By Andy Bruce and David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -British lenders approved more mortgages than expected in June and net unsecured lending to consumers shot up … Read more
US core capital goods orders unexpectedly rise in June
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods unexpectedly rose in June, suggesting business spending on equipment could continue to grow after rebounding … Read more
Argentina annual inflation hits 114% but monthly rate slows unexpectedly
By Jorge Otaola BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina’s annual inflation rate topped 114% in May, but in a silver lining for the embattled South American … Read more
US core capital goods orders unexpectedly rebound in April
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods unexpectedly rebounded in April, raising cautious optimism that business spending on equipment could recover in … Read more
Italy industry output falls unexpectedly in March
ROME, May 10 (Reuters) – Italian industrial output was weaker than expected in March, falling 0.6% from February to register a third consecutive month of … Read more
Euro zone investor morale unexpectedly dips in May
BERLIN (Reuters) – Investor morale in the euro zone took a surprising dip in May, with stubborn inflation and energy concerns upending expectations of a … Read more
US pending home sales slump unexpectedly in March
(Reuters) – Contracts to buy U.S. previously owned homes tumbled unexpectedly in March to snap a three-month rebound, raising a caution flag about what had … Read more
Singapore unexpectedly leaves monetary policy unchanged as risks grow
SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Singapore’s central bank on Friday left its monetary policy settings unchanged, reflecting the city-state’s concerns about its growth outlook and surprising economists who … Read more
U.S. producer prices unexpectedly fall in March
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. producer prices unexpectedly fell in March as the cost of gasoline declined, and there were signs that underlying producer inflation was … Read more
Canada’s economy unexpectedly stalled in Q4; January rebound likely
TORONTO (Reuters) – The Canadian economy recorded no growth in the final three months of 2022, massively underperforming expectations, though economic activity likely rebounded with … Read more
Philadelphia Fed manufacturing gauge plunges unexpectedly
(Reuters) – Manufacturing activity in the Mid-Atlantic region dropped off sharply and unexpectedly in February, and goods producers reported input cost increases accelerated for the … Read more
U.S. construction spending unexpectedly fall in December
WASHINGTON(Reuters) – U.S. construction spending unexpectedly fell in December as investment in single-family homebuilding continued to slump amid higher mortgage rates. The Commerce Department said … Read more
Taiwan Q4 GDP unexpectedly shrinks, worst performance in 13 years
TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan’s trade-dependent economy unexpectedly contracted in the fourth quarter, putting in its worst performance in 13 years, hit by a drop in … Read more
Japan Nov household spending unexpectedly falls 1.2% year/year
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese household spending fell 1.2% in November from a year earlier, government data showed on Tuesday, versus a median market forecast for … Read more
German exports unexpectedly fall in November
BERLIN (Reuters) -German exports unexpectedly fell in November as high inflation and market uncertainty continue to weigh on Europe’s largest economy despite fading supply chain … Read more
Tesla Unexpectedly Paused Production At Chinese Facility Early As Demand Slumps: REPORT
Tesla Unexpectedly Paused Production At Chinese Facility Early As Demand Slumps: REPORT John Hugh DeMastri on December 26, 2022 Tesla temporarily halted production at its … Read more
U.S. new home sales unexpectedly rise in October
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Sales of new U.S. single-family homes unexpectedly jumped in October, shrugging off rising mortgage rates and house prices, which have drastically eroded … Read more
Philadelphia Fed factory activity index drops unexpectedly
(Reuters) – A gauge of manufacturing activity in the U.S. mid-Atlantic region fell unexpectedly this month to its lowest level – outside of the coronavirus … Read more
Bayonne cop dies unexpectedly while on duty
BAYONNE, NJ – The Bayonne Police Department today is mourning the loss of a member of their ranks. Overnight, the department announced the unexpected death … Read more
U.S. construction spending unexpectedly rebounds in September
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. construction spending unexpectedly rebounded in September, amid a surge in investment in nonresidential structures that offset a further decline in outlays … Read more
U.S. core capital goods orders unexpectedly fall in September
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – New orders for U.S.-made capital goods unexpectedly fell in September, the Commerce Department said on Thursday, suggesting a loss of momentum in … Read more
Swiss inflation unexpectedly slows in September
ZURICH (Reuters) – Swiss consumer price inflation slowed to 3.3% in September but still surpassed the Swiss National Bank’s 0-2% target range for the eighth … Read more
UK mortgage approvals jump unexpectedly in August: BoE data
LONDON (Reuters) – British lenders approved many more mortgages than expected in August, Bank of England data showed on Friday. Mortgage approvals rose to 74,340 … Read more
U.S. new home sales unexpectedly rise in August
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Sales of new U.S. single-family homes unexpectedly increased in August, but the rebound is likely temporary, with the 30-year fixed mortgage rate … Read more
Philadelphia Fed manufacturing index unexpectedly rises in August
(Reuters) – A gauge of factory activity in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region unexpectedly accelerated in August to the briskest pace since April and firms reported … Read more
Euro zone business lending unexpectedly surges in June
FRANKFURT – Lending to euro zone companies accelerated in June, confounding fears that banks are tightening access to credit as uncertainty about inflation and the … Read more
Thai factory output unexpectedly dips 0.08% y/y
BANGKOK – Thailand’s manufacturing production index (MPI) in June dropped 0.08% from a year earlier, dragged down by lower production of hard disk drives, plastic … Read more
U.S. construction spending unexpectedly falls in May
WASHINGTON – U.S. construction spending unexpectedly fell in May as single-family homebuilding stalled, more evidence that the Federal Reserve’s aggressive monetary policy tightening was slowing … Read more
U.S. pending home sales unexpectedly rebound in May
WASHINGTON – Contracts to buy U.S. previously owned homes unexpectedly increased in May after declining for six straight months, but higher mortgage rates are cooling … Read more
German retail sales unexpectedly fall in March
BERLIN – German retail sales fell unexpectedly in March as the war in Ukraine leads to price increases, data showed on Monday. The Federal Statistics … Read more
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 … Read more
Jobless Claims Jump To 362,000, Unexpectedly Increase Again
The number of Americans filing new unemployment claims increased to 362,000 last week as the economy continues to slowly recover from the coronavirus pandemic. The … Read more