German trade surplus expands in July as imports plunge
Germany's trade surplus rose to €21.3 billion in July, beating forecasts, as imports fell 5.7% month-on-month.
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US weekly jobless claims reach 206,000, slightly above forecasts
Initial jobless claims came in at 206,000, slightly above the 205,000 estimate, indicating steady employment.
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- The previous week's figure was 204,000.
- New jobless claims totalled 206,000, compared with an estimate of 205,000.
- The four-week moving average stood at 207,250, against a forecast of 205,750.
- Continuing claims came in at 1.779 million, below the 1.790 million estimate. The prior week was 1.7719.
The jobless claims figures still point to a stable US job market. Hiring remains subdued, and layoffs are also scarce.
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