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UK CBI trends selling prices remained unchanged in June
In June, CBI trends selling prices in the UK remained flat at a level of 23.00, higher than market expectations of a drop to 20.00.
UK balance of firms reporting total order book above normal surprisingly advanced in June
The balance of firms reporting total order book above normal advanced unexpectedly to a level of 16.00 in June, in the UK, compared to a reading of 9.00 in the previous month. Market expectation was for the balance of firms reporting total order book above normal to drop to 7.00.
Euro-zone consumer confidence index advanced in June
The flash consumer confidence index in the Euro-zone advanced to -1.30 in June, compared to market expectations of an advance to -3.00. The consumer confidence index had registered a reading of -3.30 in the previous month.
French own-company production outlook dropped in June
Own-company production outlook dropped to 13.00 in France, in June. In the prior month, own-company production outlook had registered a revised reading of 16.00.
French production outlook indicator advanced in June
The production outlook indicator in France advanced to 17.00 in June, compared to a reading of 7.00 in the prior month.
French industrial business climate index unexpectedly rose in June
The industrial business climate index advanced unexpectedly to a level of 106.00 in June, in France, compared to a level of 105.00 in the previous month. Market expectation was for the industrial business climate index to record a steady reading.
Swiss exports climbed in May
Exports in Switzerland advanced 2.90% in May on a MoM basis. Exports had registered a revised drop of 2.40% in the prior month.
Swiss trade surplus widened in May
Trade surplus in Switzerland rose to CHF 3.40 billion in May. Switzerland had posted a trade surplus of CHF 1.96 billion in the prior month.
US housing price index advanced more than expected in April
The housing price index advanced 0.70% on a monthly basis in the US in April, more than market expectations for a rise of 0.50%. In the previous month, the housing price index had registered a revised similar rise.
US Kansas City Fed manufacturing activity index rose in June
In June, the Kansas City Fed manufacturing activity index advanced to 11.00 in the US, compared to market expectations of a rise to 9.00. In the previous month, the Kansas City Fed manufacturing activity index had recorded a reading of 8.00.
US initial jobless claims rose in the last week
In the week ended 17 June 2017, the seasonally adjusted initial jobless claims in the US registered a rise to 241.00 K, compared to market expectations of an advance to a level of 240.00 K. Initial jobless claims had registered a revised level of 238.00 K in the previous week.
US continuing jobless claims unexpectedly climbed in the last week
In the US, the seasonally adjusted continuing jobless claims recorded an unexpected rise to 1944.00 K in the week ended 10 June 2017, compared to market expectations of a drop to a level of 1928.00 K. Continuing jobless claims had recorded a revised level of 1936.00 K in the previous week.
US leading indicator rose as expected in May
On a monthly basis, leading indicator climbed 0.30% in May, in the US, at par with market expectations. In the prior month, leading indicator had registered a revised rise of 0.20%.
Canadian retail sales advanced more than expected in April
Retail sales in Canada recorded a rise of 0.80% in April on a MoM basis, higher than market expectations for an advance of 0.30%. Retail sales had risen by a revised 0.50% in the previous month.
Canadian retail sales (ex-autos) advanced more than expected in April
In Canada, retail sales (ex-autos) registered a rise of 1.50% in April, on a monthly basis, more than market expectations for a rise of 0.70%. In the prior month, retail sales (ex-autos) had fallen by a revised 0.10%.
Japanese manufacturing PMI dropped in June
The preliminary manufacturing PMI dropped to 52.00 in Japan, in June, compared to a reading of 53.10 in the prior month.
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