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The key points from today’s economic news, brought to you by Guardian Stockbrokers.
UK retail sales across all sectors rose in September
In September, on an annual basis, retail sales across all sectors in the UK registered a rise of 1.90%. Retail sales across all sectors had climbed 1.30% in the previous month.
Theresa May: The ball is in EU’s court
The UK Prime Minister, Theresa May, warned the British public to prepare for crashing out of the European Union (EU) with no deal, setting out emergency plans to avoid border meltdown for businesses and travelers. Further, May noted that UK would publish two white papers on trade and customs after Brexit.
Euro-zone investor confidence index advanced in October
In the Euro-zone, the investor confidence index registered a rise to 29.70 in October, compared to a level of 28.20 in the prior month. Market expectation was for the investor confidence index to climb to a level of 28.50.
German industrial production rose more than expected in August
On a MoM basis, the seasonally adjusted industrial production in Germany advanced 2.60% in August, higher than market expectations for an advance of 0.90%. Industrial production had recorded a revised drop of 0.10% in the prior month.
German industrial production rose more than expected in August
The non-seasonally & working day adjusted industrial production in Germany climbed 4.70% in August on a YoY basis, compared to a revised advance of 4.20% in the previous month. Markets were anticipating industrial production to advance 2.90%.
French business sentiment index steadied in September
The business sentiment index remained unchanged at a level of 104.00 in September, in France. Market anticipation was for the business sentiment index to advance to 105.00.
Japanese current account surplus expanded in August
The non-seasonally adjusted current account surplus in Japan expanded to ¥2380.40 billion in August, compared to a current account surplus of ¥2320.00 billion in the previous month. Market anticipation was for the nation to register a current account surplus of ¥2223.30 billion.
Japanese adjusted (total) current account surplus widened in August
Japan has reported adjusted (total) current account surplus of ¥2266.90 billion in August, from a adjusted (total) current account surplus of ¥2032.90 billion in the previous month. Markets were expecting an adjusted (total) current account surplus of ¥1978.60 billion.
Japanese (BOP basis) trade surplus dropped in August
(BOP basis) trade surplus in Japan narrowed to ¥318.70 billion in August, compared to a (BOP basis) trade surplus of ¥566.60 billion in the previous month. Market anticipation was for the nation to record a (BOP basis) trade surplus of ¥264.90 billion.
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