US service sector expands in February; price growth accelerates
U.S. services sector growth unexpectedly picked up in February and prices for inputs increased, which combined with a recent surge in the cost of raw materials at factories suggested that inflation could heat up in the months ahead.
Canada's service sector deteriorates in February amid tariffs concerns
The headline figure derived from the survey is the S&P Global Canada Services Business Activity Index, which dropped to 46.6 from 49.0 in January. S&P Global Canada Composite PMI Output Index to 46.8,
US Services Expand at Faster Pace on Robust Employment Growth
US service providers expanded in February at a faster pace as resilient demand helped drive a measure of employment to a more than three-year high.
Spain's service sector growth accelerates in February, PMI shows
Spain's service sector experienced a robust acceleration in growth in February, driven by strong increases in business activity and new orders, S&P Global reported on Wednesday.
Japan’s Service Sector Growth Hits Six-Month High in February
Japans service sector expanded at its fastest pace in six months in February, driven by strong sales and surging export demand, particularly from Taiwan and Vietnam, according to an SP Global Market Intelligence
Spain's service sector growth strengthens in February
The headline index from the survey, the HCOB Spain Services PMI Business Activity Index, recorded 56.2 in February, up from January’s 54.9 and therefore represented a stronger rate of growth in service sector activity.
India's services sector grows faster in February amid rising demand
The HSBC India Services PMI rose to 59.0 in February, up from January's 26-month low of 56.5, indicating a sharp expansion in business activity. India's services sector expanded at a stronger pace in February,
OPEC February oil output rises as Iran exports keep flowing
OPEC oil output rose in February, a Reuters survey found, as Iranian exports held strong, despite renewed U.S. attempts to ...
February Was Third Hottest on Record Even Without El Niño Effect
For the first time since June 2023, last month was not the warmest or second warmest ever recorded. But temperatures were ...
U.S. stocks had a rocky February under Trump’s return. Should investors be worried about March?
February felt anything but brief as heightened macro uncertainty gripped Wall Street, with seemingly endless twists and turns ...
US private payrolls slow sharply in February
U.S. private payrolls growth slowed sharply in February, the ADP National Employment Report showed on Wednesday.Private ...
On Friday, February’s last day, spring seemed near
As a day, considered solely as a matter of warmth and wind, of the blue of the sky and the strength of the sunshine, Friday ...
Why Rigetti Computing Stock Fell 36% in February
Rigetti Computing (NASDAQ: RGTI), one of a group of high-flying quantum computing stocks, took a dive last month as a ...
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Positive surprise: Philippine inflation eased to 2.1% in February
Inflation slowed to 2.1 percent in February from 2.9 percent in January on the back of easing price pressures from food, ...
The 22 Best New Movies Streaming in February 2025
A curated list of the best new movies streaming on Netflix, Amazon, Max, Apple and more in February, including "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy." ...
February ended as a colder than average month. Here's a look ahead to March.
PORTLAND (WGME) -- The month of February has come to an end with colder than average temperatures overall. While the month ...
China February manufacturing hits 3-month high, but US tariff war clouds outlook
China's manufacturing activity expanded at the fastest pace in three months in February as new orders and higher purchase ...