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German CPI rose as expected in September
In September, the final consumer price index (CPI) in Germany recorded a rise of 0.70% on an annual basis, in line with market expectations. The preliminary figures had also indicated a rise of 0.70%. The CPI had risen 0.40% in the previous month.
German CPI advanced as expected in September
In September, the final CPI in Germany advanced 0.10% on a monthly basis, compared to a flat reading in the previous month. Market anticipation was for the CPI to rise 0.10%. The preliminary figures had also indicated an advance of 0.10%.
German HICP advanced as expected in September
In September, the final harmonised consumer price index (HICP) advanced 0.50% on an annual basis in Germany, in line with market expectations. In the prior month, the HICP had climbed 0.30%. The preliminary figures had also recorded an advance of 0.50%.
German HICP remained unchanged in September
On a MoM basis, the final HICP remained flat in Germany, in September, meeting market expectations. In the previous month, the HICP had registered a drop of 0.10%. The preliminary figures had also recorded a steady reading.
US import price index advanced less than expected in September
On a monthly basis, the import price index in the US advanced 0.10% in September, compared to a drop of 0.20% in the previous month. Markets were expecting the import price index to climb 0.20%.
US import price index declined more than expected in September
In September, on a YoY basis, the import price index in the US dropped 1.10%, higher than market expectations for a drop of 1.00%. The import price index had fallen 2.20% in the prior month.
US continuing jobless claims fell in the last week
The seasonally adjusted continuing jobless claims in the US fell to a level of 2046.00 K in the week ended 01 October 2016, lower than market expectations of a fall to 2050.00 K. Continuing jobless claims had registered a revised level of 2062.00 K in the prior week.
US initial jobless claims remained flat in the last week
In the week ended 08 October 2016, the seasonally adjusted initial jobless claims remained flat at a level of 246.00 K in the US, lower than market expectations of an advance to a level of 253.00 K.
Canadian house price index climbed in September
In Canada, the house price index climbed 0.80% on a MoM basis, in September. In the previous month, the house price index had climbed 1.50%.
Canadian new housing price index rose less than expected in August
On an annual basis, the new housing price index in Canada rose 2.70% in August, lower than market expectations for an advance of 2.80%. In the prior month, the new housing price index had registered a rise of 2.80%.
Canadian new housing price index rose less than expected in August
The new housing price index in Canada climbed 0.20% on a monthly basis in August, lower than market expectations for a rise of 0.30%. In the previous month, the new housing price index had advanced 0.40%.
Foreign investors remained net buyers of Japanese bonds in the previous week
Foreign investors were net buyers of ¥289.60 billion worth of Japanese bonds in the week ended 07 October 2016, as compared to being net buyers of ¥1192.00 billion worth of Japanese bonds in the prior week.
Japanese M3 money supply advanced more than expected in September
M3 money supply in Japan recorded a rise of 3.10% on an annual basis in September, higher than market expectations for an advance of 2.90%. In the prior month, M3 money supply had recorded a rise of 2.80%.
Japanese investors became net sellers of foreign bonds in the previous week
Japanese investors remained net sellers of ¥737.70 billion worth of foreign bonds in the week ended 07 October 2016, as compared to being net sellers of ¥636.80 billion worth of foreign bonds in the prior week.
Japanese tertiary industry index remained unchanged in August
The tertiary industry index in Japan remained flat in August on a monthly basis, compared to a revised advance of 0.20% in the previous month. Market expectation was for the tertiary industry index to fall 0.20%.
Japanese domestic corporate goods price index remained unchanged in September
In September, on a MoM basis, the domestic corporate goods price index remained unchanged in Japan, more than market expectations for a fall of 0.10%. In the prior month, the domestic corporate goods price index had dropped 0.30%.
Japanese investors remained net buyers of foreign stocks in the previous week
Japanese investors were net buyers of ¥87.10 billion worth of foreign stocks in the week ended 07 October 2016, from being net buyers of ¥362.20 billion worth of foreign stocks in the previous week.
Japanese money supply M2+CD advanced more than expected in September
On a YoY basis, money supply M2+CD registered a rise of 3.60% in September, in Japan, compared to a rise of 3.30% in the prior month. Market anticipation was for money supply M2+CD to rise 3.40%.
Foreign investors remained net buyers of Japanese stocks in the previous week
Foreign investors were net buyers of ¥430.30 billion worth of Japanese stocks in the week ended 07 October 2016, from being net buyers of ¥251.70 billion worth of Japanese stocks in the previous week.
Japanese domestic corporate goods price index dropped as expected in September
In September, the domestic corporate goods price index fell 3.20% on a YoY basis in Japan, at par with market expectations. In the previous month, the domestic corporate goods price index had recorded a drop of 3.60%.
Chinese PPI surprisingly climbed in September
In September, the producer price index (PPI) in China registered an unexpected rise of 0.10% on an annual basis, compared to a fall of 0.80% in the previous month. Market anticipation was for the PPI to fall 0.30%.
Chinese CPI advanced more than expected in September
In September on a MoM basis, the CPI in China advanced 0.70%, higher than market expectations for an advance of 0.30%. In the previous month, the CPI had advanced 0.10%.
Chinese CPI advanced more than expected in September
The CPI rose 1.90% in China on an annual basis in September, compared to an advance of 1.30% in the prior month. Markets were anticipating the CPI to advance 1.60%.
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