By the numbers: The global economy this week

U.S.: The dollar rose versus other major currencies as Federal Reserve minutes showed policymakers do not anticipate rate cuts in the near term.

U.K.: The pound dipped versus the U.S. dollar as traders assessed the government’s budget update.

U.K.: Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said: “It’s far too early” to consider interest-rate cuts.

U.S.: Federal Open Market Committee minutes showed policymakers do not foresee interest-rate cuts in the near term.

U.S.: Initial jobless claims fell by 24,000 to 209,000 in the week ended November 18, 2023.

EUROZONE: Euro area construction production rose by 0.4% in September compared with August.

EUROZONE: The Flash PMI Composite Output Index rose to 47.1 in November from 46.5 in October.

GERMANY: Industrial producer prices slipped 0.1% in October compared with September.

GERMANY: The Flash PMI Composite Output Index rose to 47.1 in November from 45.9 in October.

U.K.: The Flash PMI Composite Output Index rose to 50.1 in November from 48.1 in October.

U.S.: Existing home sales fell 4.1% in October.

U.S.: The Conference Board Leading Economic Index declined in October.

GERMANY: Exports rose 1.7% in October compared with September.

CANADA: The CPI rose 3.1% year over year in October.

EUROZONE: The Consumer Confidence Indicator rose in the eurozone and the euro area in November.

U.S.: The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index decreased in October.