US manufacturing growth slows in June, survey shows

US manufacturing growth eased in June despite jobs growth, but there was better news for the construction sector, according to two surveys.

IMF predicts Britain's GDP growth rate will surge to 3.2% by year end

The International Monetary Fund has raised its forecast for Britain's economic growth rate for the second time this year.

U.S. retail sales rise less than expected in May

(Reuters) - U.S. retail sales rose less than expected in May, but that probably will do little to change expectations of an acceleration in growth this quarter as data for the prior months was revised higher.

Bank of England unlikely to rush into an early interest rate rise

Employment up by more than 250,000 on the quarter. The unemployment rate below 7% and at its lowest rate in five years. Average earnings are picking up and finally outpacing prices.

UK services sector growth eases in March

Growth in Britain's services sector was the slowest in nine months in March, missing forecasts but doing nothing to change expectations that economic recovery was sustained in first quarter overall.

China Stimulus Decision Looms as Investment Slows

China’s weakest start to a year for investment growth since 2001 and unexpectedly slow industrial production add pressure for economic stimulus, just as Premier Li Keqiang signals he wants to avoid such a move.

Gold recovers modestly on fresh demand, silver slips

MUMBAI: Gold prices recovered modestly here today on fresh local buying interest in view of wedding season.

G20 meeting targets an additional 2% economic growth

Financial leaders from the 20 biggest economies have set a goal of generating $2 trillion (£1.2 trillion) in extra output over the next five years.

Bank of Canada Poll Shows Business Modest Expansion Plans

Canadian businesses expansion plans are being restrained by weak demand, with executives saying they’re waiting for signs of strength before making investments, according to a central bank survey.