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UK total business investment advanced more than expected in 3Q 2015
In 3Q 2015, the flash total business investment in the UK rose 2.20% on a quarterly basis, more than market expectations for a rise of 0.80%. In the prior quarter, total business investment had registered a rise of 1.60%.
UK GDP rose as expected in 3Q 2015
In the UK, the second estimate of gross domestic product (GDP) recorded a rise of 0.50% on a QoQ basis in 3Q 2015, at par with market expectations. The preliminary figures had also indicated a rise of 0.50%. In the prior quarter, GDP had climbed 0.70%.
UK imports rose more than expected in 3Q 2015
On a quarterly basis, the preliminary imports advanced 5.50% in 3Q 2015, in the UK, more than market expectations for an advance of 3.50%. In the previous quarter, imports had registered a revised drop of 2.70%.
UK GDP advanced as expected in 3Q 2015
In 3Q 2015, on a YoY basis, the second estimate of GDP in the UK registered a rise of 2.30%, compared to an advance of 2.40% in the prior quarter. The preliminary figures had also recorded a rise of 2.30%. Markets were anticipating GDP to advance 2.30%.
UK index of services rose more than expected in September
The index of services recorded a rise of 0.40% in the UK on a MoM basis in September, more than market expectations for an advance of 0.30%. In the prior month, the index of services had registered a flat reading.
UK private consumption rose more than expected in 3Q 2015
The preliminary private consumption in the UK registered a rise of 0.80% in 3Q 2015 on a quarterly basis, more than market expectations for a rise of 0.70%. In the previous quarter, private consumption had registered a revised similar rise.
UK house prices rose less than expected in November
In November, on a MoM basis, the seasonally adjusted house prices climbed 0.10% in the UK, less than market expectations for a rise of 0.50%. House prices had recorded a revised rise of 0.50% in the prior month.
UK house prices rose less than expected in November
In November, the non-seasonally adjusted house prices registered a rise of 3.70% in the UK on an annual basis, less than market expectations for an advance of 4.20%. In the previous month, house prices had registered a rise of 3.90%.
UK index of services advanced less than expected in September
In September, the index of services climbed 0.70% on a MoM basis in the UK, lower than market expectations for an advance of 0.80%. The index of services had risen 0.90% in the June-August 2015 period.
UK government spending advanced more than expected in 3Q 2015
On a quarterly basis, the flash government spending recorded a rise of 1.30% in 3Q 2015, in the UK, compared to a revised advance of 0.40% in the previous quarter. Market expectation was for government spending to climb 0.10%.
UK gross fixed capital formation rose more than expected in 3Q 2015
The preliminary gross fixed capital formation in the UK climbed 1.30% on a QoQ basis in 3Q 2015, more than market expectations for a rise of 0.90%. In the previous quarter, gross fixed capital formation had recorded a revised rise of 1.00%.
UK exports rose as expected in 3Q 2015
In the UK, the flash exports rose 0.90% in 3Q 2015 on a quarterly basis, at par with market expectations. Exports had registered a revised rise of 1.90% in the previous quarter.
UK total business investment recorded a rise in 3Q 2015
In 3Q 2015, on an annual basis, the preliminary total business investment in the UK rose 6.60%. Total business investment had risen 3.10% in the prior quarter.
Euro-zone industrial confidence index fell in November
The industrial confidence index eased to -3.20 in November, in the Euro-zone, compared to a level of -2.00 in the previous month. Market anticipation was for the industrial confidence index to ease to a level of -2.10.
Euro-zone services sentiment indicator surprisingly climbed in November
The services sentiment indicator climbed unexpectedly to 12.80 in the Euro-zone, in November, compared to market expectations of a drop to 12.00. In the previous month, the services sentiment indicator had recorded a revised reading of 12.30.
Euro-zone business climate indicator slid surprisingly in November
The business climate indicator registered an unexpected drop to 0.36 in November, in the Euro-zone, compared to a level of 0.44 in the previous month. Market anticipation was for the business climate indicator to climb to 0.45.
Euro-zone economic sentiment indicator steadied in November
In November, the economic sentiment indicator remained unchanged at a level of 106.10 in the Euro-zone, compared to market expectations of a fall to a level of 105.90.
Euro-zone consumer confidence index advanced unexpectedly in November
The final consumer confidence index in the Euro-zone registered an unexpected rise to -5.90 in November, compared to a revised level of -7.60 in the previous month. Markets were anticipating the consumer confidence index to drop to -7.90. The preliminary figures had indicated an advance to -6.00.
German import price index declined more than expected in October
On an annual basis, the import price index in Germany registered a drop of 4.10% in October, higher than market expectations for a fall of 3.90%. In the previous month, the import price index had fallen 4.00%.
German consumer confidence index recorded a decline in December
The consumer confidence index eased to 9.30 in Germany, in December, higher than market expectations of a fall to a level of 9.20. In the previous month, the consumer confidence index had recorded a reading of 9.40.
German import price index fell more than expected in October
In October, the import price index recorded a drop of 0.30% on a MoM basis in Germany, higher than market expectations for a drop of 0.20%. The import price index had registered a drop of 0.70% in the prior month.
French producer price index climbed in October
In France, the producer price index registered a rise of 0.20% on a monthly basis, in October. The producer price index had registered a revised flat reading in the previous month.
French consumer spending dropped more than expected in October
In France, consumer spending recorded a drop of 0.70% in October on a monthly basis, compared to a revised rise of 0.10% in the previous month. Markets were expecting consumer spending to ease 0.10%.
Italian consumer confidence index rose surprisingly in November
The consumer confidence index in Italy recorded an unexpected rise to a level of 118.40 in November, compared to market expectations of a fall to a level of 116.50. In the prior month, the consumer confidence index had recorded a revised level of 117.00.
Italian business confidence index declined unexpectedly in November
In Italy, the business confidence index registered an unexpected drop to a level of 104.60 in November, compared to a revised level of 105.70 in the prior month. Market anticipation was for the business confidence index to climb to 106.00.
Spanish consumer price index dropped less than expected in November
On a YoY basis, the preliminary consumer price index recorded a drop of 0.30% in Spain, in November, compared to a drop of 0.70% in the prior month. Markets were anticipating the consumer price index to drop 0.50%.
Spanish HICP registered an unexpected rise in November
The flash harmonised consumer price (HICP) index registered an unexpected rise of 0.20% on a monthly basis in Spain, in November, compared to a rise of 0.30% in the previous month. Market anticipation was for the HICP to remain unchanged.
Spanish HICP dropped less than expected in November
On a YoY basis, the preliminary HICP index slid 0.40% in Spain, in November, compared to a fall of 0.90% in the previous month. Markets were anticipating the HICP to fall 0.70%.
Spanish consumer price index advanced more than expected in November
In November, on a monthly basis, the flash consumer price index in Spain registered a rise of 0.30%, higher than market expectations for an advance of 0.20%. The consumer price index had registered a rise of 0.60% in the previous month.
Canadian raw material price index rose more than expected in October
In October, on a MoM basis, the raw material price index in Canada registered a rise of 0.40%, compared to a revised rise of 2.40% in the prior month. Market expectation was for the raw material price index to climb 0.30%.
Canadian industrial product price index dropped more than expected in October
The industrial product price index fell 0.50% on a MoM basis in October, in Canada, more than market expectations for a drop of 0.10%. In the previous month, the industrial product price index had dropped by a revised 0.40%.
Japanese vehicle production dropped in October
The vehicle production in Japan fell 0.50% on an annual basis, in October. Vehicle production had dropped 2.60% in the previous month.
Japanese retail trade rose more than expected in October
In October, retail trade rose 1.10% on a MoM basis in Japan, higher than market expectations for a rise of 0.30%. In the prior month, retail trade had advanced by a revised 0.80%.
Japanese industrial production dropped more than expected in October
The flash industrial production in Japan fell 1.40% in October on a YoY basis, more than market expectations for a drop of 0.90%. In the prior month, industrial production had fallen 0.80%.
Japanese large retailer’s sales advanced less than expected in October
In October, large retailer’s sales climbed 2.90% in Japan on a monthly basis, compared to an advance of 1.70% in the previous month. Market anticipation was for large retailer’s sales to climb 3.00%.
Japanese industrial production advanced less than expected in October
In October, the preliminary industrial production rose 1.40% on a monthly basis in Japan, less than market expectations for a rise of 1.80%. In the prior month, industrial production had recorded a rise of 1.10%.
Japanese retail trade rose more than expected in October
In October, retail trade in Japan advanced 1.80% on a YoY basis, compared to a revised fall of 0.10% in the previous month. Market anticipation was for retail trade to climb 0.90%.
Chinese leading index advanced in October
In October, the leading index in China climbed to 98.36, compared to a revised reading of 98.29 in the previous month.
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