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UK new car registrations recorded a rise in November
In the UK, new car registrations rose 3.80% in November on an annual basis. In the previous month, new car registrations had dropped 1.10%.
German factory orders advanced more than expected in October
In Germany, the seasonally adjusted factory orders rose 1.80% in October, on a MoM basis, higher than market expectations for a rise of 1.20%. In the prior month, factory orders had recorded a revised drop of 0.70%.
German factory orders dropped less than expected in October
In October, the non-seasonally adjusted factory orders in Germany recorded a drop of 1.40% on a YoY basis, compared to a revised fall of 0.70% in the prior month. Markets were expecting factory orders to fall 2.50%.
Spanish calendar adjusted industrial output advanced less than expected in October
In Spain, the calendar adjusted industrial output registered a rise of 4.00% on a YoY basis in October, lower than market expectations for a rise of 4.10%. In the prior month, the calendar adjusted industrial output had climbed by a revised 3.70%.
Swiss CPI surprisingly eased in November
In Switzerland, the consumer price index (CPI) registered an unexpected drop of 0.10% in November on a MoM basis, lower than market expectations for a steady reading. The CPI had recorded a rise of 0.10% in the previous month.
Swiss EU HICP declined in November
On an annual basis, the EU harmonised consumer price index (HICP) in Switzerland registered a drop of 1.20% in November. In the previous month, the EU HICP had registered a similar fall.
Swiss EU HICP fell in November
In November, on a MoM basis, the EU HICP in Switzerland fell 0.30%. The EU HICP had recorded a flat reading in the previous month.
Swiss CPI declined more than expected in November
The CPI in Switzerland eased 1.40% in November on an annual basis, more than market expectations for a drop of 1.30%. In the prior month, the CPI had registered a similar fall.
US average hourly earnings of all employees In November, average hourly earnings of all employees advanced 0.20% in the US on a MoM basis, compared to a rise of 0.40% in the prior month. Market anticipation was for average hourly earnings of all employees to rise 0.20%.
US average hourly earnings of all employees advanced as expected in November
On a YoY basis, average hourly earnings of all employees climbed 2.30% in the US, in November, at par with market expectations. In the prior month, average hourly earnings of all employees had risen 2.50%.
US underemployment rate registered an unexpected rise in November
Underemployment rate in the US recorded an unexpected rise to 9.90% in November, higher than market expectations of a drop to 9.70%. In the prior month, underemployment rate had registered a reading of 9.80%.
Private payrolls in the US registered a rise in November
Private payrolls in the US climbed by 197.00 K in November, higher than market anticipations of an advance of 190.00 K. Private payrolls had registered a revised increase of 304.00 K in the previous month.
Household employment in the US increased in November
Household employment increased by 0.20 K in the US, in November, lower than market expectations of an advance of 225.00 K. Household employment had recorded a revised similar increase in the prior month.
US trade deficit rose in October
Trade deficit in the US rose to $43.89 billion in October, compared to a revised trade deficit of $42.46 billion in the prior month. Market expectation was for the nation’s trade deficit to narrow to $40.50 billion.
US average weekly hours of all employees fell in November
US Department of Labor has reported that average weekly hours of all employees in the US registered a drop to 34.50 in November, compared to a revised level of 34.60 in the previous month. Markets were anticipating average weekly hours of all employees to ease to a level of 34.50.
Non-farm payrolls in the US rose in November
US Department of Labor has indicated that non-farm payrolls in the US rose by 211.00 K in November, following a revised gain of 298.00 K in the prior month. Markets were anticipating non-farm payrolls to advance 200.00 K.
US unemployment rate steadied in November
In November, unemployment rate remained steady at a level of 5.00% in the US, at par with market expectations.
Manufacturing payrolls in the US unexpectedly fell in November
Manufacturing payrolls in the US fell unexpectedly by 1.00 K in November, higher than market expectations of a decline of 0.00 K. Manufacturing payrolls had recorded a revised gain of 1.00 K in the prior month.
Number of full time employment in Canada registered a rise in November
The number of full time employment registered a rise of 36.60 K in Canada, in November, compared to an advance of 9.00 K in the previous month.
Canadian Ivey PMI advanced surprisingly in November
In November, the seasonally adjusted Ivey PMI in Canada registered an unexpected rise to a level of 63.60, compared to market expectations of a drop to 53.00. In the prior month, Ivey PMI had registered a level of 53.10.
Part time employment in Canada eased in November
In Canada, part time employment eased by 72.30 K in November, following an increase of 35.40 K in the previous month.
Canadian unemployment rate advanced unexpectedly in November
In November, the unemployment rate rose unexpectedly to 7.10% in Canada, compared to market expectations of a steady reading. The unemployment rate had registered a reading of 7.00% in the previous month.
Net number of people employed in Canada fell in November
Statistics Canada has reported that the net number of people employed in Canada registered a drop of 35.70 K in November, following an advance of 44.40 K in the prior month. Markets were expecting the net number of people employed to fall 10.00 K.
Canadian labour productivity rose less than expected in 3Q 2015
In 3Q 2015, labour productivity rose 0.10% in Canada on a quarterly basis, compared to a revised drop of 0.90% in the prior quarter. Markets were expecting labor productivity to rise 0.30%.
Canadian international merchandise trade deficit rose in October
The international merchandise trade deficit in Canada rose to C$2.76 billion in October, more than market expectations of a international merchandise trade deficit of C$1.70 billion. Canada had registered a revised international merchandise trade deficit of C$2.32 billion in the prior month.
Canadian Ivey PMI recorded a rise in November
The non-seasonally adjusted Ivey PMI registered a rise to 57.90 in Canada, in November. In the previous month, Ivey PMI had recorded a reading of 52.30.
Japanese consumer confidence index climbed in November
The consumer confidence index rose to a level of 42.60 in November, in Japan, compared to a level of 41.50 in the prior month. Markets were anticipating the consumer confidence index to rise to a level of 41.70.
Japanese foreign exchange reserves recorded a drop in November
Foreign exchange reserves registered a drop to $1233.00 billion in Japan, in November. In the prior month, foreign exchange reserves had recorded a reading of $1244.20 billion.
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