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UK GDP unexpectedly rose in November
In the UK, the GDP unexpectedly rose 0.10% on a MoM basis in November, compared to a rise of 0.50% in the prior month.
UK industrial production fell less than anticipated in November
In the UK, industrial production dropped 0.20% on a MoM basis in November, compared to a revised fall of 0.10% in the previous month. Market anticipations were for industrial production to fall 0.30%.
UK manufacturing production dropped more than expected in November
In the UK, manufacturing production fell 0.50% on a MoM basis in November, compared to a revised rise of 0.70% in the prior month. Market expectations were for manufacturing production to fall 0.20%.
Euro-zone industrial production climbed more than anticipated in November
In the Euro-zone, industrial production rose 1.0% on a MoM basis in November, compared to a revised drop of 1.90% in the previous month. Markets were anticipating industrial production to rise 0.50%.
US Michigan consumer sentiment index advanced more than expected in January
In the US, the Michigan consumer sentiment index climbed to 64.60 in January, compared to a level of 59.70 in the prior month. Markets were expecting the index to rise to 60.50.
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