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UK balance of firms reporting total order book above normal remained steady in September
In September, the balance of firms reporting total order book above normal in the UK remained unchanged at a level of -5.00, meeting market expectations.
UK CBI trends selling prices dropped unexpectedly in September
CBI trends selling prices fell unexpectedly to 5.00 in the UK, in September, compared to market expectations of an advance to 10.00. CBI trends selling prices had registered a reading of 8.00 in the prior month.
Euro-zone consumer confidence index registered a rise in September
In September, the preliminary consumer confidence index in the Euro-zone registered a rise to -8.20, in line with market expectations. The consumer confidence index had registered a reading of -8.50 in the prior month.
French production outlook indicator registered an unexpected rise in September
The production outlook indicator climbed unexpectedly to 7.00 in France, in September, compared to market expectations of a fall to 0.00. In the prior month, the production outlook indicator had recorded a revised level of 1.00.
French industrial business climate index advanced unexpectedly in September
The industrial business climate index advanced unexpectedly to a level of 102.00 in France, in September, compared to a level of 101.00 in the prior month. Market anticipation was for the industrial business climate index to remain unchanged.
French own-company production outlook rose unexpectedly in September
In France, own-company production outlook registered an unexpected rise to 10.00 in September, compared to market expectations of a fall to a level of 0.00. Own-company production outlook had recorded a revised reading of 2.00 in the prior month.
Spanish trade deficit dropped in July
Spain has registered trade deficit of €0.56 billion in July, following a trade deficit of €1.36 billion in the prior month.
US Kansas City Fed manufacturing activity index advanced in September
In the US, the Kansas City Fed manufacturing activity index registered a rise to 6.00 in September, compared to market expectations of a rise to -3.00. In the prior month, the Kansas City Fed manufacturing activity index had recorded a reading of -4.00.
US leading indicator surprisingly fell in August
In August, leading indicator in the US unexpectedly dropped 0.20% on a MoM basis, less than market expectations for a steady reading. Leading indicator had recorded a revised rise of 0.50% in the previous month.
US existing home sales unexpectedly dropped in August
Compared to a revised level of 5.38 million in the previous month, existing home sales registered an unexpected drop of 0.90%, on monthly basis, to a level of 5.33 million in the US, in August. Market expectation was for existing home sales to rise to a level of 5.45 million.
US initial jobless claims eased unexpectedly in the last week
In the week ended 17 September 2016, the seasonally adjusted initial jobless claims eased unexpectedly to 252.00 K in the US, compared to a level of 260.00 K in the previous week. Market expectation was for initial jobless claims to rise to 261.00 K.
US housing price index advanced more than expected in July
The housing price index advanced 0.50% in the US on a MoM basis in July, compared to a revised rise of 0.30% in the prior month. Markets were anticipating the housing price index to rise 0.30%.
US Chicago Fed national activity index recorded a drop in August
The Chicago Fed national activity index in the US fell to a level of -0.55 in August, lower than market expectations of a fall to 0.15. In the previous month, the Chicago Fed national activity index had registered a revised level of 0.24.
US continuing jobless claims declined in the last week
In the week ended 10 September 2016, the seasonally adjusted continuing jobless claims registered a drop to 2113.00 K in the US, compared to a revised level of 2149.00 K in the previous week. Market expectation was for continuing jobless claims to ease to 2140.00 K.
Japanese manufacturing PMI advanced in September
The preliminary manufacturing PMI in Japan climbed to 50.30 in September, compared to a reading of 49.50 in the previous month.
Chinese MNI business sentiment index advanced in September
The MNI business sentiment index in China advanced to 55.80 in September. In the previous month, the MNI business sentiment index had registered a revised reading of 54.10.
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