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The key points from today’s economic news, brought to you by Guardian Stockbrokers.
Euro-zone unemployment rate dropped in November
In November, the unemployment rate dropped to 8.70% in the Euro-zone, compared to a level of 8.80% in the prior month. Markets were expecting the unemployment rate to drop to a level of 8.70%.
German industrial production rose more than expected in November
In November, on a monthly basis, the seasonally adjusted industrial production climbed 3.40% in Germany, more than market expectations for a rise of 1.80%. In the previous month, industrial production had recorded a revised drop of 1.20%.
German exports advanced more than expected in November
The seasonally adjusted exports advanced 4.10% on a MoM basis in Germany, in November, compared to a fall of 0.40% in the previous month. Markets were anticipating exports to rise 1.20%.
German imports rose more than expected in November
The seasonally adjusted imports advanced 2.30% on a MoM basis in Germany in November, higher than market expectations for an advance of 0.40%. In the prior month, imports had registered a rise of 1.80%.
German trade surplus expanded in November
The seasonally adjusted trade surplus in Germany expanded to €23.70 billion in November, compared to market expectations of a trade surplus of €21.30 billion. Germany had registered a trade surplus of €18.90 billion in the previous month.
German current account surplus rose in November
The non-seasonally adjusted current account surplus in Germany rose to €25.40 billion in November, compared to a current account surplus of €18.10 billion in the previous month. Market expectation was for the nation to post a current account surplus of €25.30 billion.
French current account deficit rose in November
Current account deficit in France expanded to €3.30 billion in November. France had posted a revised current account deficit of €2.60 billion in the prior month.
French trade deficit expanded in November
Trade deficit in France expanded to €5.69 billion in November, more than market expectations of a trade deficit of €4.70 billion. France had posted a revised trade deficit of €5.29 billion in the previous month.
Italian unemployment rate declined in November
Unemployment rate registered a drop to 11.00% in November, in Italy, in line with market expectations. In the prior month, unemployment rate had registered a reading of 11.10%.
Swiss unemployment rate eased in December
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate eased to 3.00% in December, in Switzerland, meeting market expectations. Unemployment rate had registered a revised reading of 3.10% in the previous month.
Swiss unemployment rate climbed in December
The non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in Switzerland climbed to 3.30% in December, higher than market expectations of an advance to 3.20%. In the previous month, unemployment rate had recorded a level of 3.10%.
Swiss real retail sales eased in November
In November, on a YoY basis, real retail sales in Switzerland fell 0.20%. Real retail sales had fallen by a revised 2.60% in the previous month.
Swiss foreign currency reserves climbed in December
In December, foreign currency reserves climbed to CHF 743.90 billion in Switzerland. Foreign currency reserves had recorded a revised reading of CHF 738.10 billion in the prior month.
US JOLTs job openings unexpectedly declined in November
In November, JOLTs job openings in the US dropped unexpectedly to 5879.00 K, compared to a revised reading of 5925.00 K in the previous month. Market anticipation was for JOLTs job openings to advance to a level of 6025.00 K.
US small business optimism index surprisingly slid in December
In December, the small business optimism index dropped unexpectedly to 104.90 in the US, compared to market expectations of a rise to 107.80. The small business optimism index had registered a level of 107.50 in the previous month.
Canadian housing starts declined in December
The seasonally adjusted housing starts dropped to 217.00 K in December, in Canada, compared to market expectations of a drop to 211.00 K. Housing starts had registered a revised level of 251.70 K in the prior month.
Japanese consumer confidence index unexpectedly dropped in December
In December, the consumer confidence index in Japan registered an unexpected drop to a level of 44.70, compared to a reading of 44.90 in the prior month. Markets were anticipating the consumer confidence index to climb to a level of 45.00.
Chinese CPI advanced less than expected in December
The consumer price index (CPI) registered a rise of 1.80% on an annual basis in China, in December, compared to a rise of 1.70% in the previous month. Markets were anticipating the CPI to advance 1.90%.
Chinese PPI rose more than expected in December
On a YoY basis, the producer price index (PPI) in China recorded a rise of 4.90% in December, compared to a rise of 5.80% in the prior month. Markets were expecting the PPI to climb 4.80%.
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