US trade deficit shrinks to smallest since 2020 as gold exports jump
Figures for September raise hopes that GDP growth in third quarter was stronger than forecast
Figures for September raise hopes that GDP growth in third quarter was stronger than forecast

Figure surpasses expectations after growth boosted by consumer spending

Revised figures show GDP rose at a 0.7% rate in fourth quarter, down from earlier reading of 1.4%

Surge in bullion prices turns precious metals trading and vaulting into one of finance’s most profitable businesses

Official figures show Britain also recorded historic services surplus

Figure signals improvement in the labour market after string of bleak data releases

Plus central bank hold ’em