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UK industrial production registered an unexpected drop in September
In the UK, industrial production unexpectedly fell 0.40% on a monthly basis in September, lower than market expectations for an unchanged reading. In the prior month, industrial production had registered a similar fall.
UK industrial production rose less than expected in September
On an annual basis in September, industrial production advanced 0.30% in the UK, less than market expectations for a rise of 0.80%. Industrial production had recorded a rise of 0.70% in the prior month.
UK manufacturing production rose more than expected in September
In September, manufacturing production rose 0.60% in the UK, on a MoM basis, higher than market expectations for an advance of 0.40%. Manufacturing production had recorded a rise of 0.20% in the prior month.
UK manufacturing production surprisingly rose in September
Manufacturing production in the UK recorded an unexpected rise of 0.20% on an annual basis in September, higher than market expectations for a fall of 0.10%. Manufacturing production had registered a rise of 0.50% in the prior month.
German trade surplus widened in September
The seasonally adjusted trade surplus in Germany expanded to €24.40 billion in September, following a revised trade surplus of €19.90 billion in the previous month. Markets were anticipating the country’s trade surplus to expand to €22.40 billion.
German industrial production advanced less than expected in September
In September, the non-seasonally & working day adjusted industrial production in Germany advanced 1.20% on an annual basis, compared to a revised advance of 2.40% in the prior month. Market expectation was for industrial production to advance 2.00%.
German industrial production declined more than expected in September
In September, on a monthly basis, the seasonally adjusted industrial production in Germany fell 1.80%, more than market expectations for a drop of 0.50%. Industrial production had registered a revised rise of 3.00% in the prior month.
German imports fell more than expected in September
On a MoM basis, the seasonally adjusted imports in Germany eased 0.50% in September, more than market expectations for a fall of 0.20%. Imports had advanced by a revised 1.90% in the prior month.
German exports declined less than expected in September
In September, on a monthly basis, the seasonally adjusted exports in Germany eased 0.70%, less than market expectations for a drop of 0.80%. Exports had advanced by a revised 3.40% in the prior month.
German current account surplus rose in September
Germany has posted the non-seasonally adjusted current account surplus of €24.20 billion in September, following a revised current account surplus of €17.40 billion in the previous month. Market expectation was for a current account surplus of €24.50 billion.
French budget deficit dropped in September
In September, budget deficit in France narrowed to €83.00 billion, from a budget deficit of €96.00 billion in the prior month.
French current account deficit widened in September
France has reported current account deficit of €3.40 billion in September, compared to a revised current account deficit of €2.50 billion in the previous month.
French trade deficit rose in September
In September, trade deficit in France rose to €4.77 billion, following a revised trade deficit of €4.18 billion in the prior month. Market anticipation was for the nation to record a trade deficit of €4.20 billion.
Swiss unemployment rate steadied in October
In Switzerland, the non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained steady at 3.20% in October, at par with market expectations.
Swiss unemployment rate remained steady in October
In Switzerland, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained steady at 3.30% in October, at par with market expectations.
US small business optimism index unexpectedly advanced in October
The small business optimism index in the US rose unexpectedly to 94.90 in October, compared to market expectations of a steady reading. The small business optimism index had recorded a level of 94.10 in the previous month.
US JOLTs job openings climbed in September
JOLTs job openings recorded a rise to 5486.00 K in the US, in September, compared to a revised level of 5453.00 K in the previous month. Market anticipation was for JOLTs job openings to climb to a level of 5488.00 K.
Canadian housing starts recorded a drop in October
In October, the seasonally adjusted housing starts dropped to 192.90 K in Canada, compared to a revised level of 219.40 K in the previous month. Markets were expecting housing starts to fall to a level of 195.00 K.
Japanese current account surplus dropped in September
In September, the non-seasonally adjusted current account surplus in Japan narrowed to ¥1821.00 billion, compared to a current account surplus of ¥2000.80 billion in the previous month. Market anticipation was for the nation to record a current account surplus of ¥2020.00 billion.
Japanese (BOP basis) trade surplus rose in September
In September, (BOP basis) trade surplus in Japan widened to ¥642.40 billion, from a (BOP basis) trade surplus of ¥243.20 billion in the prior month. Market expectation was for the nation to register a (BOP basis) trade surplus of ¥668.80 billion.
Japanese coincident index advanced in September
The flash coincident index rose to a level of 112.10 in Japan, in September, in line with market expectations. The coincident index had recorded a level of 112.00 in the previous month.
Japanese adjusted (total) current account surplus dropped in September
Japan has registered adjusted (total) current account surplus of ¥1477.30 billion in September, compared to a adjusted (total) current account surplus of ¥1975.70 billion in the prior month. Markets were expecting the nation to post a adjusted (total) current account surplus of ¥1630.00 billion.
Japanese leading economic index eased in September
In September, the flash leading economic index in Japan registered a drop to 100.50, meeting market expectations. The leading economic index had recorded a level of 100.90 in the prior month.
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