US flash PMI results paint picture of slowing economy and falling prices

The survey data point to sustained steady expansion of the US economy at the end of the third quarter, but various warning lights are now flashing brighter, meaning growth may continue to weaken in coming months.

Japan flash manufacturing PMI signals falling exports, employment and prices

A renewed weakening of growth in the manufacturing economy adds to Japan’s woes, as evidence mounts that the various stimulus measures introduced under the umbrella of ‘Abenomics’ are failing to engender a sustainable economic upturn.

Prices fall as US manufacturing struggles in the slow lane

US manufacturing remained stuck in crawler gear in September, fighting an uphill battle against the stronger dollar, slumping demand in many export markets and reduced capital spending, especially in the energy sector.

Eurozone flash PMI rounds off best quarter for four years despite dip in September

The September PMI surveys indicate a further steady expansion of the eurozone economy, but there remains a worrying failure of growth to accelerate to a pace sufficient to generate either higher inflation or strong job creation.

Fed holds rates amid global growth worries

The Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates on hold at its September meeting, staving off the first tightening of policy that the US will have seen since 2006. But this is likely to be merely a temporary postponement of the inevitable.

Weak retail sales add to signs of slowing UK economy

Sluggish growth of retail sales adds to the recent flow of economic data which point to a slowing in the UK economy.

UK pay growth hits six-year high amid tightest job market since March 2008

The long-awaited upturn in pay, which has been the missing element of the UK’s economic recovery, looks to be finally upon us, reviving the prospect of a rate hike by the end of the year.