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Euro-zone number of persons employed rose in 4Q 2017
On a QoQ basis, the number of persons employed rose 0.30% in the Euro-zone, in 4Q 2017. In the previous quarter, the number of persons employed had recorded a rise of 0.40%.
Euro-zone industrial production declined more than expected in January
The seasonally adjusted industrial production fell 1.00% in the Euro-zone on a monthly basis in January, higher than market expectations for a fall of 0.50%. In the prior month, industrial production had climbed 0.40%.
German CPI advanced as expected in February
The final consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.50% in Germany on a MoM basis in February, at par with market expectations. In the previous month, the CPI had recorded a drop of 0.70%. The preliminary figures had also indicated a rise of 0.50%.
German HICP rose as expected in February
The final harmonised consumer price index (HICP) climbed 1.20% on an annual basis in February, in Germany, compared to an advance of 1.40% in the previous month. The preliminary figures had also indicated a rise of 1.20%.
German HICP rose as expected in February
In February, the final HICP recorded a rise of 0.50% on a monthly basis in Germany, meeting market expectations. In the previous month, the HICP had registered a drop of 1.00%. The preliminary figures had also indicated a rise of 0.50%.
German CPI rose as expected in February
In February, the final CPI in Germany advanced 1.40% on a YoY basis, compared to an advance of 1.60% in the previous month. The preliminary figures had also indicated an advance of 1.40%.
Italian retail sales dropped in January
The seasonally adjusted retail sales fell 0.50% in Italy on a MoM basis, in January. In the prior month, retail sales had fallen by a revised 0.90%.
Spanish retail sales advanced less than expected in January
On a YoY basis, retail sales recorded a rise of 2.20% in Spain, in January, compared to a revised rise of 0.60% in the previous month. Markets were anticipating retail sales to advance 2.40%.
US PPI (ex-food & energy) rose less than expected in February
In February, the producer price index (PPI) (ex-food & energy) recorded a rise of 2.50% on a YoY basis in the US, less than market expectations for a rise of 2.60%. The PPI (ex-food & energy) had recorded a rise of 2.20% in the prior month.
US advance retail sales unexpectedly dropped in February
On a monthly basis, advance retail sales in the US unexpectedly eased 0.10% in February, compared to a revised similar fall in the previous month. Markets were anticipating advance retail sales to climb 0.30%.
US retail sales Control Group advanced less than expected in February
On a monthly basis, retail sales Control Group rose 0.10% in February, in the US, lower than market expectations for an advance of 0.40%. Retail sales Control Group had registered an unchanged reading in the prior month.
US retail sales (ex-auto & gas) advanced as expected in February
On a monthly basis, retail sales (ex-auto & gas) recorded a rise of 0.30% in the US, in February, at par with market expectations. Retail sales (ex-auto & gas) had fallen by a revised 0.10% in the previous month.
US retail sales ex-autos rose less than expected in February
On a monthly basis, in February, retail sales ex-autos rose 0.20% in the US, compared to a revised rise of 0.10% in the prior month. Market expectation was for retail sales ex-autos to rise 0.40%.
US mortgage applications advanced in the last week
In the week ended 09 March 2018, on a weekly basis, mortgage applications in the US recorded a rise of 0.90%. In the prior week, mortgage applications had advanced 0.30%.
US PPI advanced more than expected in February
In February, the PPI registered a rise of 0.20% in the US, on a monthly basis, more than market expectations for an advance of 0.10%. The PPI had registered a rise of 0.40% in the prior month.
US PPI advanced as expected in February
In the US, the PPI registered a rise of 2.80% on a YoY basis in February, in line with market expectations. In the previous month, the PPI had advanced 2.70%.
US PPI (ex-food & energy) advanced as expected in February
In February, on a MoM basis, the PPI (ex-food & energy) recorded a rise of 0.20% in the US, compared to a rise of 0.40% in the previous month. Markets were expecting the PPI (ex-food & energy) to climb 0.20%.
Canadian house price index declined in February
The house price index in Canada dropped 0.10% in February on a monthly basis. The house price index had registered a rise of 0.30% in the prior month.
Japanese Tokyo condominium sales climbed in February
Tokyo condominium sales advanced 7.80% on an annual basis in Japan, in February. In the previous month, Tokyo condominium sales had climbed 39.70%.
Japanese investors turned net buyers of foreign bonds in the previous week
Japanese investors turned net buyers of ¥1090.00 billion worth of foreign bonds in the week ended 09 March 2018, as compared to being net sellers of a revised ¥1175.80 billion worth of foreign bonds in the previous week.
Foreign investors remained net sellers of Japanese stocks in the previous week
Foreign investors remained net sellers of ¥432.50 billion worth of Japanese stocks in the week ended 09 March 2018, from being net sellers of ¥463.40 billion worth of Japanese stocks in the prior week.
Foreign investors remained net buyers of Japanese bonds in the previous week
Foreign investors were net buyers of ¥486.00 billion worth of Japanese bonds in the week ended 09 March 2018, as compared to being net buyers of a revised ¥1275.50 billion worth of Japanese bonds in the prior week.
Japanese investors turned net sellers of foreign stocks in the previous week
Japanese investors turned net sellers of ¥23.00 billion worth of foreign stocks in the week ended 09 March 2018, from being net buyers of ¥201.50 billion worth of foreign stocks in the previous week.
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