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UK house price index rose more than expected in September
The house price index in the UK advanced 3.50% on a YoY basis in September, more than market expectations for an advance of 3.20%. In the prior month, the index had recorded a revised rise of 3.10%.
UK CPI advanced less than expected in October
In the UK, the consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.10% on a monthly basis, in October, less than market expectations for an advance of 0.20%. In the prior month, the CPI had registered a similar rise.
Euro-zone GDP rose as expected in 3Q 2018
On a quarterly basis, the seasonally adjusted second estimate of GDP registered a rise of 0.20% in the Euro-zone, in 3Q 2018, meeting market expectations. GDP had advanced 0.40% in the prior quarter.
German GDP fell more than expected in 3Q 2018
On a quarterly basis, the seasonally adjusted preliminary GDP in Germany recorded a drop of 0.20% in 3Q 2018, more than market expectations for a drop of 0.10%. GDP had risen 0.50% in the prior quarter.
US CPI advanced as expected in October
The CPI in the US recorded a rise of 0.30%, on a MoM basis, in October, compared to an advance of 0.10% in the prior month. Markets were expecting the CPI to rise 0.30%.
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