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Euro-zone CPI fell as expected in January
The consumer price index (CPI) in the Euro-zone slid 0.90% in January on a MoM basis, compared to a rise of 0.40% in the previous month. Markets were expecting the CPI to ease 0.90%.
Euro-zone core CPI rose as expected in January
On a YoY basis, the final core CPI recorded a rise of 1.00% in the Euro-zone, in January, in line with market expectations. The preliminary figures had also indicated a rise of 1.00%. In the previous month, the core CPI had climbed 0.90%.
Euro-zone CPI advanced as expected in January
In January, on an annual basis, the final CPI in the Eurozone rose 1.30%, at par with market expectations. The CPI had risen 1.40% in the previous month. The preliminary figures had also recorded an advance of 1.30%.
German GDP rose as expected in 4Q 2017
On a YoY basis, the working day adjusted final gross domestic product (GDP) registered a rise of 2.90% in 4Q 2017, in Germany, in line with market expectations. In the previous quarter, GDP had climbed 2.80%. The preliminary figures had also indicated an advance of 2.90%.
German GDP rose as expected in 4Q 2017
The seasonally adjusted final GDP in Germany recorded a rise of 0.60% in 4Q 2017 on a QoQ basis, at par with market expectations. The preliminary figures had also indicated a rise of 0.60%. GDP had recorded a rise of 0.80% in the previous quarter.
German exports advanced more than expected in 4Q 2017
Exports in Germany rose 2.70% on a quarterly basis in 4Q 2017, more than market expectations for an advance of 2.20%. In the previous quarter, exports had risen by a revised 1.80%.
German domestic demand advanced less than expected in 4Q 2017
In 4Q 2017, domestic demand in Germany registered a rise of 0.10% on a QoQ basis, less than market expectations for a rise of 0.20%. In the previous quarter, domestic demand had climbed 0.40%.
German government spending rose more than expected in 4Q 2017
In 4Q 2017, government spending in Germany registered a rise of 0.50% on a QoQ basis, more than market expectations for a rise of 0.40%. In the previous quarter, government spending had registered a revised similar rise.
German construction investment dropped more than expected in 4Q 2017
On a quarterly basis in Germany, construction investment slid 0.40% in 4Q 2017, higher than market expectations for a fall of 0.20%. In the prior quarter, construction investment had dropped by a revised 0.30%.
German imports rose more than expected in 4Q 2017
In 4Q 2017, imports advanced 2.00% in Germany on a quarterly basis, more than market expectations for an advance of 1.40%. In the prior quarter, imports had risen by a revised 1.10.
German capital investment remained flat in 4Q 2017
On a QoQ basis, capital investment remained steady in Germany, in 4Q 2017, compared to a rise of 0.40% in the previous quarter. Markets were expecting capital investment to rise 0.50%.
German GDP advanced as expected in 4Q 2017
In 4Q 2017, on an annual basis, the non-seasonally adjusted final GDP registered a rise of 2.30% in Germany, at par with market expectations. The preliminary figures had also recorded a rise of 2.30%. In the previous quarter, GDP had registered a similar rise.
German private consumption remained flat in 4Q 2017
Consumption remained steady on a quarterly basis in Germany in 4Q 2017, less than market expectations for an advance of 0.10%. In the previous quarter, private consumption had fallen by a revised 0.20%.
Spanish PPI rose in January
On a YoY basis, the producer price index (PPI) in Spain registered a rise of 0.10% in January. In the previous month, the PPI had risen by a revised 1.70%.
Spanish PPI advanced in January
The PPI in Spain climbed 0.20% on a MoM basis, in January. The PPI had registered a similar rise in the previous month.
Canadian CPI advanced more than expected in January
The CPI in Canada recorded a rise of 0.70% on a MoM basis in January, compared to a fall of 0.40% in the prior month. Market anticipation was for the CPI to advance 0.50%.
Canadian CPI rose more than expected in January
The CPI in Canada rose 1.70% on an annual basis in January, more than market expectations for an advance of 1.50%. In the prior month, the CPI had risen 1.90%.
Canadian CPI rose more than expected in January
On a monthly basis, in Canada, the seasonally adjusted CPI advanced 0.50% in January, compared to a rise of 0.10% in the previous month. Markets were anticipating CPI to climb 0.40.
Canadian CPI advanced in January
The CPI rose, on monthly basis, to a level of 131.70 in January, in Canada, higher than market expectations of 131.50. In the prior month, the CPI had recorded a reading of 130.80.
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