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European Economic News Preview: ECB Bulletin Due
(RTTNews) - The economic bulletin from the European Central Bank is the only major data due on Thursday, headlining a light day for the European economic news.
At 2.00 am ET, Statistics Norway releases GDP data for November. The Mainland-Norway is forecast to grow 0.2 percent on month, after staying flat in October.
In the meantime, retail sales data for November is due from Turkey.
At 3.00 am ET, the Czech Statistical Office is slated to issue retail sales for November. Sales had decreased 1.8 percent on month in October.
At 4.00 am ET, the European Central Bank publishes economic bulletin.
At 5.00 am ET, Greece consumer price inflation data is due.
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U.S. Labor Productivity Rebounds Roughly In Line With Estimates In Q2
Labor productivity in the U.S. saw a significant rebound in the second quarter of 2025, according to preliminary data released by the Labor Department on Thursday. The report said labor productivity shot up by 2.4 percent in the second quarter after tumbling by a downwardly revised 1.8 percent in the first quarter.
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U.S. Jobless Claims Rise More Than Expected To 226,000
A report released by the Labor Department on Thursday showed first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits rose by more than expected in the week ended August 2nd. The Labor Department said initial jobless claims climbed to 226,000, an increase of 7,000 from the previous week's revised level of 219,000.
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Bank Of England Cuts Rate In Tight Vote
The Bank of England reduced its benchmark interest rate in a close call on Thursday suggesting that the monetary easing cycle is nearing an end as policymakers became more concerned about persistent inflation. The Monetary Policy Committee, headed by BoE Governor Andrew Bailey, voted 5-4 to cut the bank rate by 25 basis points to 4.00 percent.
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Global Cues, Firm Commodity Prices Point To Another Firm Start On Bay Street
Canadian shares are likely to open higher Thursday morning, tracking positive global cues and higher commodity prices.
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U.S. Labor Productivity Surges 2.4% In Second Quarter
Labor productivity in the U.S. saw a significant rebound in the second quarter of 2025, according to preliminary data released by the Labor Department on Thursday.
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U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Rise More Than Expected
A report released by the Labor Department on Thursday showed first-time claims for U.S. unemployment benefits rose by more than expected in the week ended August 2nd.
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Pound Jumps After BoE Rate Decision
The British pound strengthened against other major currencies in the European session on Thursday the Bank of England (BoE) reduced UK interest rates by a quarter point, making it the fifth reduction in a year, although almost half of its policymakers opted to maintain borrowing costs.
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CAC 40 Remains Firmly Up; ArcelorMittal Rises Over 7%
French stocks are up in positive territory on Thursday, despite concerns about the impact of U.S. tariffs that come into force today. Investors are largely focusing on earnings, and digesting the Bank of England's interest rate decision.
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