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French EU normalised CPI fell as expected in September
In France, the final EU normalised CPI slid 0.20% on a MoM basis in September, compared to an advance of 0.50% in the previous month. Market anticipation was for CPI to ease 0.20%.
Spanish CPI rose as expected in September
On a monthly basis, the final CPI in Spain climbed 0.20% in September, in line with market expectations. The CPI had recorded a rise of 0.10% in the previous month.
US CPI rose less than expected in September
In the US, the CPI rose 0.10%, on a MoM basis, in September, less than market expectations for a rise of 0.20%. In the previous month, the CPI had risen 0.20%.
US initial jobless claims surprisingly climbed in the last week
The seasonally adjusted initial jobless claims in the US unexpectedly advanced to a level of 214.00 K in the week ended 06 October 2018, compared to market expectations of a steady reading. Initial jobless claims had recorded a reading of 207.00 K in the previous week.
Canadian new housing price index unchanged in August
In Canada, the new housing price index remained steady in August, on a MoM basis, lower than market expectations for an advance of 0.10%. In the prior month, the index had climbed 0.10%.
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