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UK M4 Ex-IOFCs 3M annualised rose more than expected in November
M4 Ex-IOFCs 3M annualised recorded a rise of 5.90% on a MoM basis in the UK, in November, compared to a revised rise of 3.60% in the prior month. Markets were expecting M4 Ex-IOFCs 3M annualised to advance 5.70%.
UK net lending secured on dwellings rose more than expected in November
Net lending secured on dwellings in the UK advanced £3.90 billion in November, more than market expectations for a rise of £3.60 billion. Net lending secured on dwellings had climbed £3.60 billion in the previous month.
UK manufacturing PMI recorded a surprise drop in December
Compared to a revised level of 52.50 in the previous month, the manufacturing PMI dropped unexpectedly to a level of 51.90 in the UK, in December. Market anticipation was for the manufacturing PMI to rise to a level of 52.80.
UK net lending to individuals climbed in November
Net lending to individuals climbed £5.35 billion in the UK, in November. In the previous month, net lending to individuals had recorded a rise of £4.80 billion.
UK net consumer credit rose more than expected in November
Net consumer credit recorded a rise of £1.50 billion in the UK, in November, compared to an advance of £1.20 billion in the previous month. Markets were anticipating net consumer credit to climb £1.30 billion.
UK consumer credit registered a rise in November
In the UK, seasonally adjusted consumer credit climbed £20.93 billion, in November. In the previous month, consumer credit had advanced by a revised £20.79 billion.
UK number of mortgage approvals for house purchases rose unexpectedly in November
In the UK, number of mortgage approvals for house purchases recorded an unexpected rise to 70.40 K in November, compared to market expectations of a drop to a level of 69.80 K. Number of mortgage approvals for house purchases had recorded a revised reading of 69.90 K in the prior month.
UK M4 money supply rose in November
M4 money supply registered a rise of 0.40% in the UK on a MoM basis, in November. M4 money supply had climbed 0.60% in the prior month.
UK M4 money supply rose in November
In the UK, M4 money supply registered a rise of 0.50% on a YoY basis, in November. M4 money supply had advanced 0.20% in the previous month.
Euro-zone manufacturing PMI advanced in December
In December, the final manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) advanced to 53.20 in the Euro-zone, compared to a level of 52.80 in the previous month. The preliminary figures had recorded a rise to 53.10. Market expectation was for the manufacturing PMI to advance to a level of 53.10.
German manufacturing PMI climbed in December
In December, the final manufacturing PMI climbed to 53.20 in Germany, higher than market expectations of an advance to a level of 53.00. Manufacturing PMI had registered a reading of 52.90 in the previous month. The preliminary figures had recorded an advance to 53.00.
German HICP advanced less than expected in December
On a YoY basis, the flash Harmonised Consumer Price Index (HICP) in Germany rose 0.20% in December, lower than market expectations for an advance of 0.40%. The HICP had climbed 0.30% in the previous month.
German HICP remained steady in December
The flash HICP in Germany remained steady in December on a monthly basis, compared to a rise of 0.10% in the previous month. Markets were expecting the HICP to climb 0.20%.
German CPI registered an unexpected drop in December
In Germany, the flash consumer price index (CPI) unexpectedly fell 0.10% on a monthly basis in December, compared to an advance of 0.10% in the prior month. Market expectation was for the consumer price index to rise 0.20%.
German CPI advanced less than expected in December
The flash CPI rose 0.30% in Germany on a YoY basis in December, compared to an advance of 0.40% in the previous month. Market anticipation was for the consumer price index to rise 0.60%.
French manufacturing PMI recorded a rise in December
The final manufacturing PMI in France advanced to 51.40 in December, compared to a reading of 50.60 in the previous month. Market anticipation was for manufacturing PMI to climb to a level of 51.60. The preliminary figures had indicated a rise to 51.60.
Italian manufacturing PMI climbed surprisingly in December
The manufacturing PMI recorded an unexpected rise to a level of 55.60 in December, in Italy, compared to a reading of 54.90 in the previous month. Markets were expecting the manufacturing PMI to record a flat reading.
Spanish manufacturing PMI recorded a surprise drop in December
The manufacturing PMI in Spain fell unexpectedly to a level of 53.00 in December, compared to market expectations of an advance to 53.60. The manufacturing PMI had recorded a reading of 53.10 in the prior month.
Swiss SVME manufacturing PMI climbed in December
In December, the SVME manufacturing PMI in Switzerland advanced to 52.10, compared to market expectations of a rise to a level of 50.10. In the prior month, the SVME manufacturing PMI had recorded a reading of 49.70.
US ISM prices paid index fell surprisingly in December
In December, the ISM prices paid index recorded an unexpected drop to 33.50 in the US, compared to market expectations of an advance to a level of 36.00. The ISM prices paid index had recorded a reading of 35.50 in the prior month.
US Markit manufacturing PMI slid in December
The final Markit manufacturing PMI eased to 51.20 in the US, in December, higher than market expectations of a fall to 51.10. In the prior month, the Markit manufacturing PMI had recorded a reading of 52.80. The preliminary figures had indicated a drop to 51.30.
US ISM manufacturing activity index eased surprisingly in December
The ISM manufacturing activity index fell unexpectedly to a level of 48.20 in the US, in December, compared to market expectations of a rise to a level of 49.00. In the previous month, the ISM manufacturing activity index had registered a level of 48.60.
US construction spending unexpectedly dropped in November
On a monthly basis, construction spending in the US unexpectedly dropped 0.40% in November, lower than market expectations for an advance of 0.70%. Construction spending had recorded a revised rise of 0.30% in the prior month.
Japanese corporate loans & discounts recorded a rise in November
On an annual basis, corporate loans & discounts rose 2.71% in November, in Japan. In the previous month, corporate loans & discounts had risen 3.32%.
Japanese monetary base rose in December
The monetary base in Japan advanced 29.50% on a YoY basis, in December. The monetary base had advanced 32.50% in the previous month.
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