Service sector activity in the U.S. unexpectedly grew at a slightly faster rate in the month of November, according to a report released by the Institute for Supply Management on Wednesday. The ISM said its services PMI inched up to 52.6 in November after climbing to 52.4 in October, with a reading above 50 indicating growth. Economists had expected the index to edge down to 52.1.

Industrial production in the U.S. edged slightly higher in the month of September, the Federal Reserve revealed in a long-delayed report released on Wednesday. The Fed said industrial production inched up by 0.1 percent September after dipping by a revised 0.3 percent in August.

The Labor Department released a long-delayed report on Wednesday showing U.S. import and exports both came in flat in the month of September. The report said import prices came in unchanged in September following a downwardly revised 0.1 percent uptick in August. Economists had expected import prices to inch up by 0.1 percent.

A report released by payroll processor ADP on Wednesday showed an unexpected decrease by private sector employment in the U.S in the month of November. ADP said private sector employment fell by 32,000 jobs in November after climbing by an upwardly revised 47,000 jobs in October. Economists had expected private sector employment to inch up by 10,000 jobs.

Eurozone private sector logged its strongest growth since May 2023 as both manufacturing and service sectors showed expansion in output, final data from S&P Global revealed Wednesday. The HCOB final composite output index rose to 52.8 in November from 52.5 in the previous month. The reading was above the initial score of 52.4.

The U.S. dollar weakened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Wednesday, as traders speculate about an interest rate cut by the U.S. Fed next week.

Final composite and services Purchasing Managers' survey from the euro area and the UK are the top economic news due on Wednesday. At 2.00 am ET, the Turkish Statistical Institute is scheduled to issue consumer and producer prices for November. Inflation is seen easing to 31.6 percent in November from 32.87 percent in October.

China's service sector grew at the slowest pace in five months in November despite a renewed rise in export business, survey data from S&P Global showed on Wednesday. The headline RatingDog services Purchasing Managers' Index fell to 52.1 in November from 52.6 in October. The rate of growth was the softest in five months.

South Korea's gross domestic product gained a seasonally adjusted 1.3 percent on quarter in the third quarter of 2025, the Bank of Korea said on Wednesday.

Eurozone inflation rose unexpectedly in November and moved away from the European Central Bank's target, flash data published by Eurostat showed on Tuesday. Inflation rose to 2.2 percent in November, while it was expected to remain unchanged at 2.1 percent. The rate remained slightly above the ECB's 2 percent target. Final data is due on December 17.

UK house prices logged a faster-than-expected growth in November despite budget uncertainty, data from the Nationwide Building Society showed Tuesday. House prices grew 1.8 percent on a yearly basis in November, slower than the 2.4 percent increase seen in October. Nonetheless, the annual growth was faster than the forecast of 1.4 percent.

Flash inflation and unemployment from the euro area and house prices from the UK are due on Tuesday, headlining a light day for the European economic news. At 2.00 am ET, UK Nationwide house price data is due. Economists forecast house prices to climb 1.4 percent year-on-year in November after rising 2.4 percent in October.

The Institute for Supply Management released a report on Monday unexpectedly showing a modest decrease by its reading on U.S. manufacturing activity in the month of November. The ISM said its manufacturing PMI slipped to 48.2 in November from 48.7 in October, with a reading below 50 indicating contraction. Economists had expected the index to inch up to 49.0.

UK mortgage approvals decreased in October as demand for mortgages to buy houses weakened ahead of the budget announcement, data from the Bank of England showed Monday. Net mortgage approvals for house purchases, an indicator of future borrowing, fell by 600 to 65,000 in October. However, this was well above economists' forecast of 64,000.

A renewal in rate cut expectations from the Federal Reserve caused the U.S. Dollar to weaken against major currencies during the past week.

Eurozone manufacturing activity weakened in November as new orders decreased signalling fresh headwinds to demand, final survey data from S&P Global showed on Monday. The HCOB manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index fell to 49.6 from 50.0 in October. The flash reading was 49.7. The score signaled a renewed deterioration in manufacturing conditions across the single currency union.

Mortgage approvals and final manufacturing Purchasing Managers' survey results from the UK are the top economic news due on Monday. At 2.30 am ET, retail sales data from Switzerland is due. Economists forecast sales to grow 1.2 percent year-on-year in October, slower than the 1.5 percent rise in September.

China's manufacturing activity shrank slightly in November as production growth came to a halt amid stagnating new orders, survey results from S&P Global showed on Monday. The RatingDog manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index fell to 49.9 in November from 50.6 in October. A score below 50.0 indicates contraction in the sector.

Germany's consumer price inflation was stable in November and the core figure eased, but the EU measure of price growth accelerated more than expected to its highest level in nine months, preliminary data from the statistical office Destatis showed on Friday.

The Indian economy grew at the fastest pace in six quarters during the three months to September, defying expectations for a modest slowdown, amid strong outcomes in manufacturing, construction and services as well as due to further strengthening of private consumption.

Switzerland's economy contracted in the third quarter as the front-loading effects linked to the US trade policy faded, the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs reported Friday. Gross domestic product shrank 0.5 percent sequentially, reversing a 0.2 percent rise in the second quarter. The SECO confirmed the estimate published on November 17.

Germany's unemployment rate remained unchanged in November and the number of unemployed increased less than expected, official data showed Friday. The Federal Employment Agency said the jobless rate stood at 6.3 percent in November, the same rate as in October and also matched expectations.

France's inflation remained stable in November and remained within the comfort zone of the European Central Bank and the economy logged a stronger growth as estimated in the third quarter, official data revealed Friday. The consumer price index posted a steady increase of 0.9 percent in November, preliminary data from the statistical office INSEE showed. This was slightly slower than the expected

Japan's industrial production grew unexpectedly in October and Tokyo core inflation remained stable at the above target level, official data showed on Friday. Industrial production grew 1.4 percent month-on-month in October, confounding expectations for a drop of 0.5 percent. However, the increase was weaker than a 2.6 percent rise seen in September, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry sa

Eurozone economic sentiment rose in November as higher confidence in services, retail trade and construction was partially offset by the weakness in industry, monthly survey data from the European Commission showed on Thursday. The economic sentiment index climbed to 97.0 in November, as expected, from 96.8 in October. This was the third consecutive increase.