Number of applications for unemployment benefits in the United States fell to 466 thousand

The number of primary applications for unemployment insurance in the U.S. declined for the past week to November 21 to 35 thousand to 466 thousand
economists had expected a rate reduction of up to 495 thousand mark was below the critical level of 500 thousand for the first time over the past 54 weeks.
The number of Americans continuing to receive unemployment benefits dropped for the week to November 14 by 190 tons to 5,423 million.

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Orders for durable goods in the U.S. fell by 0,6%

The volume of orders for durable goods from U.S. producers fell in October at 0.6% against a background of falling demand for engineering products. Recall that in September, orders rose by 2%.
Economists expect improved performance in the reporting period by 0,5%.
Orders for durable goods excluding orders for vehicles fell by 1,3%.

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UK GDP fell by 0.3% in the III quarter

According to revised data from the National Statistical Office, UK GDP fell by 0.3% in the third quarter of this year compared with a preliminary estimate at -0.4%. On an annual basis has declined by 5,1% (revised from -5.2%).
Recall that in the second quarter GDP showed a decline of Britain 0,7% in monthly terms, and on 5,5% annual.
The index of activity in the services sector for three months, including September, amounted to -0,1%, as well as for the previous reporting period. Rate projected at 0.0%.

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