Guardian Stockbrokers Key Economic News Thursday 21 December 2023

The key points from today’s economic news, brought to you by Guardian Stockbrokers.

UK CPI rose less than anticipated in November

In the UK, the CPI advanced 3.90% on a YoY basis in November, compared to a rise of 4.60% in the previous month. Markets were expecting the index to drop 4.40%.

UK DCLG house price index dropped in October

In the UK, the DCLG house price index fell 1.20% in October, compared to a revised rise of 0.60% in the previous month.

Euro-zone current account surplus widened in October

In the Euro-zone, current account surplus widened to €33.80 billion in October, compared to a surplus of €31.20 billion in the prior month.

Euro-zone consumer confidence index rose more than anticipated in December

In the Euro-zone, the consumer confidence index advanced to -15.10 in December, compared to a level of -16.90 in the previous month. Markets were expecting the index to rise to -16.40.

US CB consumer confidence advanced more than expected in December

In the US, the CB consumer confidence index rose to 110.70 in December, compared to a level of 101.00 in the previous month. Markets were expecting the index to rise to 104.00.

US existing home sales rose in November

In the US, existing home sales advanced 0.80% in November, compared to a fall of 4.10% in the previous month

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