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Employment in the UK rose in the October-December 2018 period
Employment in the UK rose by 167.00 K in the October-December 2018 period, compared to market expectations of an advance of 151.00 K. Employment had recorded a revised gain of 132.00 K in the September-November 2018 period.
UK ILO unemployment rate steadied in the October-December 2018 period
The ILO unemployment rate in the UK remained unchanged at 4.00% in the October-December 2018 period. Markets were expecting the ILO unemployment rate to record a steady reading.
Euro-zone economic sentiment index climbed in February
The ZEW economic sentiment index in the Euro-zone registered a rise to a level of -16.60 in February. In the prior month, the index had recorded a reading of -20.90.
German economic sentiment index rose in February
In Germany, the ZEW economic sentiment index rose to a level of -13.40 in February, compared to a reading of -15.00 in the previous month. Markets were anticipating the index to advance to a level of -13.60.
US housing market index rose in February
The NAHB housing market index in the US advanced to a level of 62.00 in February, compared to a level of 58.00 in the prior month. Market anticipation was for the index to climb to a reading of 59.00.
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