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The key points from today’s economic news, brought to you by Guardian Stockbrokers.
UK Halifax house price index rose more than expected in the February-April 2017 period
On a YoY basis, the Halifax house price index advanced 3.80% in the UK, in the February-April 2017 period, more than market expectations for a rise of 3.60%. The Halifax house price index had registered a similar rise in the January-March 2017 period.
UK Halifax house price index unexpectedly dropped in April
On a MoM basis in April, the Halifax house price index registered an unexpected drop of 0.10% in the UK, lower than market expectations for a rise of 0.10%. In the previous month, the Halifax house price index had registered an unchanged reading.
UK retail sales across all sectors rose more than expected in April
In April, retail sales across all sectors advanced 5.60% in the UK on a YoY basis, compared to a drop of 1.00% in the prior month. Markets were anticipating retail sales across all sectors to rise 0.50%.
Euro-zone investor confidence index rose in May
In May, the investor confidence index climbed to 27.40 in the Euro-zone, compared to market expectations of an advance to 25.20. The investor confidence index had recorded a reading of 23.90 in the previous month.
German factory orders rose more than expected in March
In March, on a MoM basis, the seasonally adjusted factory orders advanced 1.00% in Germany, compared to a revised advance of 3.50% in the previous month. Market anticipation was for factory orders to rise 0.70%.
German factory orders advanced more than expected in March
In March, the non-seasonally adjusted factory orders advanced 2.40% on a YoY basis in Germany, more than market expectations for a rise of 2.10%. In the prior month, factory orders had advanced by a revised 4.70%.
Canadian housing starts declined in April
The seasonally adjusted housing starts in Canada eased to 214.10 K in April, compared to market expectations of a fall to a level of 215.00 K. In the previous month, housing starts had recorded a revised level of 252.30 K.
Japanese consumer confidence index eased in April
In April, the consumer confidence index fell to a level of 43.20 in Japan, lower than market expectations of a fall to a level of 43.50. In the previous month, the consumer confidence index had recorded a level of 43.90.
Japanese labour cash earnings surprisingly dropped in March
On an annual basis, labour cash earnings recorded an unexpected drop of 0.40% in Japan, in March, compared to a rise of 0.40% in the previous month. Market anticipation was for labour cash earnings to advance 0.50%.
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