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UK claimant count rate remained flat in August
The claimant count rate in the UK remained steady at 2.20% in August, meeting market expectations.
UK ILO unemployment rate remained steady in the May-July 2016 period
The ILO unemployment rate in the UK remained unchanged at a level of 4.90% in the May-July 2016 period. Market expectation was for the ILO unemployment rate to remain unchanged.
UK average earnings excluding bonus advanced less than expected in the May-July 2016 period
In the UK, the average earnings excluding bonus rose 2.10% in the May-July 2016 period on a YoY basis, less than market expectations for an advance of 2.20%. In the April-June 2016 period, the average earnings excluding bonus had risen 2.30%.
Number of unemployment benefits claimants in the UK climbed in August
In the UK, number of unemployment benefits claimants rose by 2.40 K in August, compared to a revised loss of 3.60 K in the previous month. Market anticipation was for number of unemployment benefits claimants to rise 1.80 K.
UK average earnings including bonus rose more than expected in the May-July 2016 period
In the May-July 2016 period, the average earnings including bonus recorded a rise of 2.30% in the UK on an annual basis, more than market expectations for a rise of 2.10%. In the April-June 2016 period, the average earnings including bonus had registered a revised rise of 2.50%.
Employment in the UK recorded an increase in the May-July 2016 period
Employment in the UK rose by 174.00 K in the May-July 2016 period, compared to an advance of 172.00 K in the April-June 2016 period. Markets were anticipating employment to rise 171.00 K.
Euro-zone industrial production fell more than expected in July
The seasonally adjusted industrial production in the Euro-zone dropped 1.10% in July on a MoM basis, more than market expectations for a drop of 1.00%. In the previous month, industrial production had advanced by a revised 0.80%.
French EU normalised CPI advanced as expected in August
On a monthly basis, the final EU normalised consumer price index (CPI) in France, recorded a rise of 0.30% in August, at par with market expectations. In the prior month, EU normalised CPI had fallen 0.40%. The preliminary figures had recorded an advance of 0.40%.
French CPI (ex-tobacco) advanced as expected in August
In August, the final CPI (ex-tobacco) rose 0.30% in France, on a MoM basis, meeting market expectations. The preliminary figures had also recorded an advance of 0.30%. The CPI (ex-tobacco) had dropped 0.40% in the prior month.
Italian EU normalised CPI unexpectedly fell in August
In August, on a MoM basis, the final EU normalised CPI in Italy unexpectedly fell 0.10%, less than market expectations for a steady reading. In the previous month, the EU normalised CPI had recorded a drop of 1.90%. The preliminary figures had indicated an unchanged reading.
Italian CPI advanced as expected in August
In August, on a monthly basis, the final CPI in Italy climbed 0.20%, meeting market expectations. In the prior month, the CPI had registered a similar rise. The preliminary figures had also recorded a rise of 0.20%.
Swiss economic expectations index advanced in September
Compared to a reading of -2.80 in the prior month the economic expectations index in Switzerland rose to a level of 2.70 in September.
US import price index declined more than expected in August
On a MoM basis, in August, the import price index eased 0.20% in the US, compared to an advance of 0.10% in the prior month. Markets were expecting the import price index to ease 0.10%.
US import price index dropped as expected in August
In August, the import price index registered a drop of 2.20% in the US, on an annual basis, at par with market expectations. The import price index had fallen 3.70% in the prior month.
US mortgage applications climbed in the last week
In the US, mortgage applications recorded a rise of 4.20% on a weekly basis, in the week ended 09 September 2016. In the prior week, mortgage applications had recorded a rise of 0.90%.
Canadian house price index climbed in August
The house price index rose 1.50% in Canada on a MoM basis, in August. The house price index had climbed 2.00% in the previous month.
Japanese industrial production declined in July
The final industrial production in Japan registered a drop of 0.40% in July, on a MoM basis. In the previous month, industrial production had advanced 2.30%. The preliminary figures had indicated a steady reading.
Foreign investors remained net buyers of Japanese bonds in the previous week
Foreign investors remained net buyers of ¥1065.20 billion worth of Japanese bonds in the week ended 09 September 2016, as compared to being net buyers of a revised ¥707.30 billion worth of Japanese bonds in the previous week.
Japanese investors turned net sellers of foreign stocks in the previous week
Japanese investors turned net sellers of ¥449.30 billion worth of foreign stocks in the week ended 09 September 2016, as compared to being net buyers of ¥76.60 billion worth of foreign stocks in the previous week.
Japanese capacity utilisation climbed in July
Capacity utilisation registered a rise of 0.60% on a MoM basis in Japan, in July. Capacity utilisation had advanced 1.50% in the previous month.
Foreign investors turned net sellers of Japanese stocks in the previous week
Foreign investors turned net sellers of ¥479.00 billion worth of Japanese stocks in the week ended 09 September 2016, from being net buyers of ¥1.90 billion worth of Japanese stocks in the prior week.
Japanese investors remained net sellers of foreign bonds in the previous week
Japanese investors remained net sellers of ¥607.60 billion worth of foreign bonds in the week ended 09 September 2016, from being net sellers of a revised ¥1326.50 billion worth of foreign bonds in the previous week.
Japanese industrial production slid in July
In Japan, the final industrial production fell 4.20% on an annual basis, in July. Industrial production had fallen 1.50% in the previous month. The preliminary figures had recorded a fall of 3.80%.
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