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UK house price balance unexpectedly rose in January
House price balance rose unexpectedly to 25.00% in January, in the UK, higher than market expectations of a fall to 22.00%. In the prior month, house price balance had registered a revised reading of 23.00%.
French business sentiment index surprisingly dropped in January
The business sentiment index unexpectedly fell to 101.00 in France, in January, compared to market expectations of a rise to a level of 103.00. The business sentiment index had recorded a reading of 102.00 in the previous month.
Spanish calendar adjusted industrial output advanced less than expected in December
In Spain, the calendar adjusted industrial output rose 1.90% in December on an annual basis, lower than market expectations for an advance of 2.80%. The calendar adjusted industrial output had registered a revised rise of 2.80% in the previous month.
US mortgage applications rose in the last week
In the US, mortgage applications rose 2.30% on a weekly basis, in the week ended 03 February 2017. In the previous week, mortgage applications had dropped 3.20%.
Canadian housing starts surprisingly climbed in January
The seasonally adjusted housing starts in Canada rose unexpectedly to 207.40 K in January, higher than market expectations of a drop to 197.30 K. Housing starts had registered a revised reading of 206.30 K in the previous month.
Japanese M3 money supply rose as expected in January
M3 money supply in Japan recorded a rise of 3.50% on a YoY basis in January, in line with market expectations. In the previous month, M3 money supply had risen 3.40%.
Japanese investors became net sellers of foreign bonds in the previous week
Japanese investors were net sellers of ¥126.60 billion worth of foreign bonds in the week ended 03 February 2017, as compared to being net sellers of a revised ¥1356.70 billion worth of foreign bonds in the prior week.
Japanese investors remained net buyers of foreign stocks in the previous week
Japanese investors remained net buyers of ¥332.80 billion worth of foreign stocks in the week ended 03 February 2017, as compared to being net buyers of a revised ¥127.20 billion worth of foreign stocks in the prior week.
Foreign investors became net buyers of Japanese bonds in the previous week
Foreign investors were net buyers of ¥239.80 billion worth of Japanese bonds in the week ended 03 February 2017, from being net buyers of ¥446.20 billion worth of Japanese bonds in the previous week.
Foreign investors became net sellers of Japanese stocks in the previous week
Foreign investors remained net sellers of ¥248.00 billion worth of Japanese stocks in the week ended 03 February 2017, from being net sellers of ¥143.90 billion worth of Japanese stocks in the previous week.
Japanese machinery orders advanced more than expected in December
In December, machinery orders registered a rise of 6.70% on a MoM basis in Japan, higher than market expectations for an advance of 3.00%. Machinery orders had fallen 5.10% in the prior month.
Japanese money supply M2+CD advanced more than expected in January
In Japan, money supply M2+CD registered a rise of 4.10% on an annual basis in January, higher than market expectations for a rise of 4.00%. Money supply M2+CD had advanced 4.00% in the previous month.
Japanese Eco Watchers Survey for future outlook registered an unexpected drop in January
Eco Watchers Survey for the future outlook in Japan registered an unexpected drop to 49.40 in January, compared to market expectations of a rise to a level of 51.50. In the previous month, Eco Watchers Survey for the future outlook had registered a reading of 50.90.
Japanese Eco Watchers Survey for current situation eased surprisingly in January
Eco Watchers Survey for the current situation dropped unexpectedly to 49.80 in Japan, in January, compared to a reading of 51.40 in the prior month. Market anticipation was for Eco Watchers Survey for the current situation to climb to a level of 51.80.
Japanese housing loans climbed in 4Q 2016
In 4Q 2016, on an annual basis, housing loans rose 3.10% in Japan. In the previous quarter, housing loans had advanced 2.70%.
Japanese machinery orders rose more than expected in December
Machinery orders in Japan recorded a rise of 6.70% in December on an annual basis, compared to a rise of 10.40% in the previous month. Market anticipation was for machinery orders to rise 4.50%.
Japanese corporate bankruptcies eased in January
On a YoY basis, corporate bankruptcies in Japan recorded a drop of 10.37% in January. In the previous month, corporate bankruptcies had advanced 1.57%.
Japanese average office vacancies in Tokyo advanced in January
Average office vacancies in Tokyo in Japan climbed 3.74% in January on a MoM basis. In the prior month, average office vacancies in Tokyo had advanced 3.61%.
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