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Theresa May outlined clean break for Britain
During a speech at Lancaster House in London, the British Prime Minister, Theresa May, laid out her vision for a cleaner break from Europe. May confirmed that Britain would leave the European Union (EU) single market, which guarantees the free movement of goods, services and people within the bloc. The Prime Minister made it clear that her fundamental aim was to regain full control of immigration and lawmaking — and that leaving the single market was the inevitable consequence. Further, she hopes to complete a final deal with the EU by March 2019 and it would be voted on by both houses of Parliament.
UK house price index rose more than expected in November
On an annual basis, the house price index climbed 6.70% in the UK, in November, higher than market expectations for a rise of 6.10%. The house price index had recorded a revised rise of 6.40% in the prior month.
UK core CPI advanced more than expected in December
In December, on a YoY basis, the core consumer price index (CPI) advanced 1.60% in the UK, more than market expectations for a rise of 1.40%. In the previous month, the core CPI had registered a rise of 1.40%.
UK PPI core output rose less than expected in December
In the UK, the non-seasonally adjusted producer price index (PPI) core output climbed 2.10% in December, on a YoY basis, less than market expectations for an advance of 2.20%. In the prior month, PPI core output had climbed by a revised 2.30%.
UK output PPI advanced less than expected in December
The non-seasonally adjusted output PPI in the UK registered a rise of 0.10% in December on a MoM basis, lower than market expectations for an advance of 0.40%. In the prior month, output PPI had registered a revised similar rise.
UK input PPI advanced more than expected in December
On a YoY basis, the non-seasonally adjusted input PPI registered a rise of 15.80% in the UK, in December, higher than market expectations for a rise of 15.50%. Input PPI had advanced by a revised 13.30% in the previous month.
UK input PPI advanced less than expected in December
In the UK, the non-seasonally adjusted input PPI rose 1.80% in December on a monthly basis, less than market expectations for a rise of 2.40%. In the previous month, input PPI had fallen by a revised 0.60%.
UK CPI advanced more than expected in December
In the UK, the CPI climbed 0.50% in December on a monthly basis, more than market expectations for an advance of 0.30%. The CPI had climbed 0.20% in the previous month.
UK retail price index advanced more than expected in December
On an annual basis, the retail price index in the UK rose 2.50% in December, more than market expectations for an advance of 2.30%. The retail price index had registered a rise of 2.20% in the previous month.
UK retail price index ex-mort int. payments rose more than expected in December
On a YoY basis, the retail price index ex-mort int. payments climbed 2.70% in December, in the UK, more than market expectations for a rise of 2.50%. The retail price index ex-mort int. payments had advanced 2.50% in the previous month.
UK output PPI rose less than expected in December
The non-seasonally adjusted output PPI in the UK rose 2.70% in December on a YoY basis, compared to a revised advance of 2.40% in the prior month. Market expectation was for output PPI to rise 2.90%.
UK CPI rose more than expected in December
In December, the CPI rose 1.60% on a YoY basis in the UK, compared to an advance of 1.20% in the previous month. Market expectation was for the CPI to climb 1.40%.
UK PPI core output remained unchanged in December
The non-seasonally adjusted PPI core output remained unchanged on a MoM basis in the UK, in December, less than market expectations for an advance of 0.20%. PPI core output had registered a revised rise of 0.10% in the prior month.
UK retail price index registered a rise in December
In December, the retail price index registered a rise of 0.60%, on monthly basis, to a level of 267.10 in the UK, compared to a level of 265.50 in the prior month. Markets were anticipating the retail price index to climb to a level of 266.70.
Euro-zone economic sentiment index climbed in January
The economic sentiment index registered a rise to 23.20 in January, in the Euro-zone, compared to a level of 18.10 in the previous month.
Euro-zone new car registrations in EU 28 countries registered a rise in December
In the Euro-zone, new car registrations in the EU 28 countries climbed 3.00% on a YoY basis, in December. In the prior month, new car registrations in the EU 28 countries had advanced 5.80%.
German economic sentiment index recorded a rise in January
The economic sentiment index recorded a rise to 16.60 in January, in Germany, compared to market expectations of an advance to a level of 18.40. The economic sentiment index had recorded a level of 13.80 in the prior month.
German current situation index registered a rise in January
The current situation index recorded a rise to 77.30 in Germany, in January, higher than market expectations of a rise to a level of 65.10. In the prior month, the current situation index had recorded a reading of 63.50.
Italian trade surplus dropped in November
In November, (EU countries) trade surplus in Italy narrowed to €0.24 billion, compared to a revised trade surplus of €0.45 billion in the previous month.
Italian trade surplus widened in November
Italy has registered (non-EU countries) trade surplus of €3.97 billion in November, compared to a trade surplus of €3.80 billion in the prior month.
US NY Empire State manufacturing index registered a surprise drop in January
The NY Empire State manufacturing index dropped unexpectedly to a level of 6.50 in January, in the US, lower than market expectations of a rise to a level of 8.50. The NY Empire State manufacturing index had recorded a revised reading of 7.60 in the previous month.
Japanese industrial production advanced in November
On an annual basis, the final industrial production registered a rise of 4.60% in November, in Japan. Industrial production had recorded a drop of 1.40% in the prior month. The preliminary figures had also recorded a rise of 4.60%.
Japanese industrial production rose in November
The final industrial production in Japan climbed 1.50% in November, on a monthly basis. Industrial production had registered a flat reading in the prior month. The preliminary figures had also indicated a rise of 1.50%.
Japanese capacity utilisation advanced in November
In Japan, capacity utilisation registered a rise of 3.00% on a monthly basis, in November. Capacity utilisation had risen 1.40% in the prior month.
Chinese house price index rose in December
On a YoY basis, the house price index climbed 12.40% in December, in China. The house price index had recorded a rise of 12.60% in the prior month.
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