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UK construction PMI climbed in November
The construction PMI climbed to 53.10 in the UK, in November, compared to market expectations of an advance to 51.00. In the previous month, the construction PMI had recorded a level of 50.80.
UK retail sales across all sectors advanced in November
In the UK, retail sales across all sectors rose 0.60% in November on an annual basis. Retail sales across all sectors had fallen 1.00% in the previous month.
Euro-zone PPI advanced more than expected in October
The producer price index (PPI) rose 0.40% on a monthly basis in the Euro-zone, in October, more than market expectations for an advance of 0.30%. The PPI had climbed by a revised 0.50% in the prior month.
Euro-zone investor confidence index declined in December
The investor confidence index dropped to 31.10 in the Euro-zone, in December, compared to market expectations of a fall to 33.40. The investor confidence index had recorded a reading of 34.00 in the prior month.
Number of people unemployed in Spain rose in November
Number of people unemployed in Spain recorded an increase of 7.30 K in November, compared to a gain of 56.80 K in the previous month.
US durable goods orders dropped less than expected in October
In October, the final durable goods orders in the US fell 0.80% on a MoM basis, lower than market expectations for a drop of 1.10%. In the prior month, durable goods orders had recorded a revised rise of 2.20%. The preliminary figures had recorded a fall of 1.20%.
US factory orders dropped less than expected in October
In October, factory orders recorded a drop of 0.10% in the US on a MoM basis, less than market expectations for a drop of 0.40%. Factory orders had advanced by a revised 1.70% in the previous month.
US durable goods orders (ex transportation) rose in October
On a MoM basis, the final durable goods orders (ex transportation) registered a rise of 0.90% in October, in the US. In the prior month, durable goods orders (ex transportation) had climbed by a revised 1.10%. The preliminary figures had recorded a rise of 0.40%.
US non-defence capital goods orders (ex aircraft) rose in October
In the US, the final non-defence capital goods orders (ex aircraft) rose 0.30% on a monthly basis, in October. In the previous month, the non-defence capital goods orders (ex aircraft) had risen by a revised 2.10%. The preliminary figures had indicated a fall of 0.50%.
US non-defence capital goods shipments (ex aircraft) advanced in October
In October, on a MoM basis, the final non-defence capital goods shipments (ex aircraft) in the US rose 1.10%. The non-defence capital goods shipments (ex aircraft) had climbed by a revised 1.20% in the previous month. The preliminary figures had indicated an advance of 0.40%.
Japanese Markit composite PMI eased in November
Markit composite PMI recorded a drop to 52.20 in Japan, in November, compared to a reading of 53.40 in the prior month.
Japanese consumer confidence index advanced in November
In November, the consumer confidence index in Japan advanced to 44.90, meeting market expectations. In the prior month, the consumer confidence index had recorded a level of 44.50.
Chinese Caixin composite PMI rose in November
Caixin composite PMI in China rose to a level of 51.60 in November. Caixin composite PMI had recorded a reading of 51.00 in the previous month.
Chinese Caixin/Markit services PMI index advanced in November
In China, the Caixin/Markit services PMI index recorded a rise to 51.90 in November. In the previous month, the Caixin/Markit services PMI index had recorded a level of 51.20.
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