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UK Rightmove house price index advanced in March
In the UK, the Rightmove house price index climbed 1.50% on a MoM basis, in March. The Rightmove house price index had climbed 0.80% in the prior month.
UK Rightmove house price index rose in March
The Rightmove house price index registered a rise of 2.10% on an annual basis in the UK, in March. The Rightmove house price index had registered a rise of 1.50% in the previous month.
Euro-zone labour cost rose in 4Q 2017
Labour cost registered a rise of 1.50% in the Euro-zone on a QoQ basis, in 4Q 2017. In the prior quarter, labour cost had climbed 1.60%.
Euro-zone CPI advanced as expected in February
In February, the consumer price index (CPI) registered a rise of 0.20% in the Euro-zone on a MoM basis, in line with market expectations. In the prior month, the CPI had fallen 0.90%.
Euro-zone CPI advanced less than expected in February
In February, on a YoY basis, the final CPI registered a rise of 1.10% in the Euro-zone, lower than market expectations for a rise of 1.20%. The preliminary figures had indicated an advance of 1.30%. The CPI had registered a rise of 1.30% in the previous month.
Euro-zone core CPI advanced as expected in February
The final core CPI advanced 1.00% on an annual basis in February, in the Euro-zone, in line with market expectations. The preliminary figures had also recorded a rise of 1.00%. In the prior month, the core CPI had registered a similar rise.
German WPI dropped in February
In Germany, the wholesale price index (WPI) fell 0.30% on a MoM basis, in February. The WPI had risen 0.90% in the prior month.
German WPI rose in February
On an annual basis, the WPI recorded a rise of 1.20% in February, in Germany. In the previous month, the WPI had advanced 2.00%.
Italian CPI climbed in February
On a YoY basis, the final CPI recorded a rise of 0.50% in February, in Italy. The CPI had risen 0.90% in the previous month. The preliminary figures had indicated a rise of 0.60%.
Italian EU normalised CPI dropped in February
The final EU normalised CPI registered a drop of 0.50% in Italy on a monthly basis, in February. The EU normalised CPI had dropped 1.60% in the prior month. The preliminary figures had indicated a fall of 0.30%.
Italian EU normalised CPI advanced less than expected in February
On a YoY basis, in February, the final EU normalised CPI advanced 0.50% in Italy, less than market expectations for an advance of 0.70%. The EU normalised CPI had advanced 1.20% in the previous month. The preliminary figures had recorded a rise of 0.70%.
Italian CPI remained unchanged in February
On a monthly basis, the final CPI remained steady in February, in Italy. In the previous month, the CPI had recorded a rise of 0.30%. The preliminary figures had recorded an advance of 0.10%.
US capacity utilisation climbed in February
Capacity utilisation in the US registered a rise to 78.10% in February, compared to market expectations of a rise to a level of 77.70%. In the prior month, capacity utilisation had registered a revised reading of 77.40%.
US building permits dropped in February
In the US, building permits dropped 5.70%, on monthly basis, to an annual rate of 1298.00 K in February, lower than market expectations of 1320.00 K. In the prior month, building permits had registered a revised reading of 1377.00 K.
US Reuters/Michigan consumer sentiment index surprisingly rose in March
The flash Reuters/Michigan consumer sentiment index climbed unexpectedly to 102.00 in the US, in March, compared to market expectations of a fall to a level of 99.20. The Reuters/Michigan consumer sentiment index had registered a reading of 99.70 in the previous month.
US manufacturing production advanced more than expected in February
Manufacturing production in the US rose 1.20% on a MoM basis in February, more than market expectations for a rise of 0.50%. In the prior month, manufacturing production had fallen by a revised 0.20%.
US JOLTs job openings climbed in January
In January, JOLTs job openings recorded a rise to 6312.00 K in the US, compared to market expectations of a rise to a level of 5917.00 K. In the previous month, JOLTs job openings had recorded a revised level of 5567.00 K.
US housing starts slid in February
Housing starts in the US fell 7.00%, on MoM basis, to an annual rate of 1236.00 K in February, lower than market expectations of 1290.00 K. Housing starts had recorded a revised level of 1329.00 K in the prior month.
US industrial production rose more than expected in February
In February, industrial production in the US recorded a rise of 1.10% on a monthly basis, compared to a revised fall of 0.30% in the prior month. Markets were expecting industrial production to advance 0.40%.
Canadian manufacturing shipments dropped more than expected in January
In January, on a MoM basis, manufacturing shipments dropped 1.00% in Canada, higher than market expectations for a drop of 0.90%. In the previous month, manufacturing shipments had dropped by a revised 0.10%.
Japan recorded adjusted merchandised trade deficit in February
In February, adjusted merchandise trade deficit in Japan stood at ¥201.50 billion, compared to a revised adjusted merchandise trade surplus of ¥352.30 billion in the previous month. Market anticipation was for the nation’s adjusted merchandise trade deficit to stand at ¥90.80 billion.
Japanese industrial production rose in January
On an annual basis, the final industrial production in Japan recorded a rise of 2.50% in January. Industrial production had advanced 4.40% in the previous month. The preliminary figures had indicated a rise of 2.70%.
Japanese industrial production dropped in January
On a MoM basis, the final industrial production in Japan fell 6.80% in January. In the prior month, industrial production had advanced 2.90%. The preliminary figures had recorded a drop of 6.60%.
Japanese capacity utilisation dropped in January
Capacity utilisation in Japan recorded a drop of 7.30% in January on a monthly basis. Capacity utilisation had registered a rise of 2.80% in the prior month.
Japanese imports advanced more than expected in February
On a YoY basis, in Japan, imports registered a rise of 16.50% in February, compared to a rise of 7.90% in the prior month. Market expectation was for imports to rise 16.00%.
Japan posted merchandise (total) trade surplus in February
Japan has posted merchandise (total) trade surplus of ¥3.40 billion in February, following a merchandise (total) trade deficit of ¥943.40 billion in the previous month. Markets were expecting the nation to record a merchandise (total) trade surplus of ¥89.10 billion.
Japanese exports rose more than expected in February
In Japan, exports climbed 1.80% on an annual basis in February, higher than market expectations for a rise of 1.40%. Exports had recorded a rise of 12.20% in the previous month.
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