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German imports surprisingly eased in June
On a monthly basis in June, the seasonally adjusted imports registered an unexpected drop of 4.50% in Germany, lower than market expectations for an advance of 0.20%. Imports had recorded a revised rise of 1.30% in the previous month.
German exports unexpectedly slid in June
In June, on a MoM basis, the seasonally adjusted exports unexpectedly dropped 2.80% in Germany, lower than market expectations for a rise of 0.20%. In the previous month, exports had climbed by a revised 1.50%.
German current account surplus widened in June
The non-seasonally adjusted current account surplus in Germany widened to €23.60 billion in June, from a revised current account surplus of €16.00 billion in the previous month. Markets were expecting the country’s current account surplus to widen to €24.50 billion.
German trade surplus expanded in June
The seasonally adjusted trade surplus in Germany widened to €22.30 billion in June, from a trade surplus of €22.00 billion in the previous month. Markets were anticipating the nation to post a trade surplus of €23.00 billion.
French current account deficit widened in June
Current account deficit in France expanded to €2.10 billion in June, compared to a revised current account deficit of €1.90 billion in the previous month.
French budget deficit fell in June
Budget deficit in France dropped to €62.30 billion in June, compared to a budget deficit of €66.40 billion in the previous month.
French trade deficit rose in June
In June, trade deficit in France rose to €4.66 billion, from a revised trade deficit of €4.43 billion in the previous month. Market anticipation was for the country’s trade deficit to widen to €5.05 billion.
Swiss unemployment rate remained unchanged in July
In July, the non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained steady at 3.00% in Switzerland, meeting market expectations.
Swiss UBS real estate bubble index remained steady in 2Q 2017
The UBS real estate bubble index in Switzerland remained flat at 1.38 in 2Q 2017.
Swiss unemployment rate steadied in July
In July, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained steady at a level of 3.20% in Switzerland, in line with market expectations.
US JOLTs job openings advanced in June
In June, JOLTs job openings rose to a level of 6163.00 K in the US, higher than market expectations of a rise to 5750.00 K. JOLTs job openings had registered a revised level of 5702.00 K in the previous month.
US small business optimism index unexpectedly rose in July
The small business optimism index advanced unexpectedly to 105.20 in the US, in July, higher than market expectations of a drop to 103.50. In the prior month, the small business optimism index had recorded a level of 103.60.
US Redbook index slid in the last week
The seasonally adjusted Redbook index in the US fell 0.30% on a monthly basis, in the week ended 04 August 2017. In the prior week, the Redbook index had fallen 1.20%.
US Redbook index rose in the last week
The Redbook index registered a rise of 2.70% in the US on an annual basis, in the week ended 04 August 2017. The Redbook index had recorded a rise of 2.80% in the prior week.
Japanese Eco Watchers Survey for future outlook surprisingly declined in July
Eco Watchers Survey for the future outlook registered an unexpected drop to a level of 50.30 in July, in Japan, compared to market expectations of an advance to a level of 51.00. In the prior month, Eco Watchers Survey for the future outlook had registered a level of 50.50.
Japanese M3 money supply advanced more than expected in July
On a YoY basis in July, M3 money supply rose 3.40% in Japan, more than market expectations for a rise of 3.30%. M3 money supply had climbed 3.30% in the prior month.
Japanese corporate bankruptcies climbed in July
In July, on an annual basis, corporate bankruptcies rose 0.28% in Japan. Corporate bankruptcies had dropped 7.47% in the prior month.
Japanese Eco Watchers Survey for current situation surprisingly dropped in July
Eco Watchers Survey for the current situation fell unexpectedly to a level of 49.70 in Japan, in July, lower than market expectations of a rise to 50.20. In the prior month, Eco Watchers Survey for the current situation had recorded a reading of 50.00.
Japanese money supply M2+CD rose more than expected in July
In July, money supply M2+CD rose 4.00% on an annual basis in Japan, compared to an advance of 3.90% in the prior month. Market expectation was for money supply M2+CD to rise 3.90%.
Chinese CPI rose in July
On a monthly basis, the consumer price index (CPI) in China registered a rise of 0.10% in July. In the prior month, the CPI had fallen 0.20%.
Chinese PPI advanced less than expected in July
In July, the producer price index (PPI) rose 5.50% in China on a YoY basis, lower than market expectations for a rise of 5.60%. In the prior month, the PPI had registered a similar rise.
Chinese CPI rose less than expected in July
In China, the CPI climbed 1.40% in July on a YoY basis, lower than market expectations for an advance of 1.50%. The CPI had recorded a rise of 1.50% in the previous month.
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