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Euro-zone economic sentiment index advanced in March
The ZEW economic sentiment index climbed to 25.10 in the Euro-zone, in March. In the prior month, the economic sentiment index had recorded a reading of 17.10.
Euro-zone industrial production advanced less than expected in January
On a monthly basis, the seasonally adjusted industrial production registered a rise of 0.90% in January, in the Euro-zone, less than market expectations for a rise of 1.30%. In the previous month, industrial production had fallen by a revised 1.20%.
German current situation index climbed in March
In March, the ZEW current situation index in Germany climbed to 77.30, compared to a level of 76.40 in the prior month. Market expectation was for the current situation index to advance to a level of 78.00.
German CPI rose as expected in February
In February, the final consumer price index (CPI) rose 2.20% on an annual basis in Germany, in line with market expectations. The CPI had risen 1.90% in the previous month. The preliminary figures had also indicated a rise of 2.20%.
German economic sentiment index climbed in March
The ZEW economic sentiment index recorded a rise to 12.80 in Germany, in March, lower than market expectations of an advance to 13.00. The economic sentiment index had registered a reading of 10.40 in the prior month.
German CPI rose as expected in February
In February, the final CPI in Germany climbed 0.60% on a MoM basis, meeting market expectations. The CPI had fallen 0.60% in the previous month. The preliminary figures had also recorded an advance of 0.60%.
German HICP advanced as expected in February
In Germany, the final harmonised consumer price index (HICP) climbed 0.70% in February on a monthly basis, compared to a fall of 0.80% in the prior month. The preliminary figures had also recorded a rise of 0.70%. Market anticipation was for the HICP to climb 0.70%.
German HICP rose as expected in February
The final HICP rose 2.20% in Germany on a YoY basis in February, in line with market expectations. The HICP had advanced 1.90% in the previous month. The preliminary figures had also indicated a rise of 2.20%.
Spanish HICP index rose as expected in February
In Spain, the final HICP index climbed 3.00% in February on an annual basis, in line with market expectations. The preliminary figures had also indicated a rise of 3.00%. In the previous month, the HICP index had climbed 2.90%.
Spanish CPI fell more than expected in February
The final CPI in Spain slid 0.40% on a MoM basis in February, compared to a drop of 0.50% in the previous month. The preliminary figures had indicated a fall of 0.30%. Market anticipation was for the CPI to ease 0.30%.
Spanish CPI advanced as expected in February
On a YoY basis in February, the final CPI rose 3.00% in Spain, meeting market expectations. The preliminary figures had also recorded an advance of 3.00%. In the prior month, the CPI had registered a similar rise.
Spanish HICP index fell as expected in February
On a MoM basis, the final HICP index slid 0.30% in Spain, in February, compared to a drop of 1.00% in the previous month. Markets were expecting the HICP index to ease 0.30%. The preliminary figures had also recorded a fall of 0.30%.
US Redbook index climbed in the last week
On an annual basis, the Redbook index rose 1.30% in the week ended 10 March 2017, in the US. In the previous week, the Redbook index had risen 1.00%.
US producer price (ex-food & energy) rose as expected in February
In the US, producer price (ex-food & energy) advanced 1.50% on a YoY basis in February, in line with market expectations. In the previous month, producer price (ex-food & energy) had registered a rise of 1.20%.
US Redbook index fell in the last week
The seasonally adjusted Redbook index in the US fell 0.60% on a monthly basis, in the week ended 10 March 2017. In the previous week, the Redbook index had registered a drop of 0.80%.
US small business optimism index dropped in February
The small business optimism index in the US dropped to 105.30 in February, compared to market expectations of a drop to a level of 105.60. The small business optimism index had registered a reading of 105.90 in the previous month.
US producer price (ex-food & energy) rose more than expected in February
Producer price (ex-food & energy) in the US registered a rise of 0.30% in February on a MoM basis, higher than market expectations for an advance of 0.20%. Producer price (ex-food & energy) had registered a rise of 0.40% in the prior month.
US producer price advanced more than expected in February
Producer price in the US rose 0.30% in February on a monthly basis, compared to an advance of 0.60% in the previous month. Markets were expecting producer price to climb 0.10%.
US producer price rose more than expected in February
In February, on a YoY basis, producer price in the US rose 2.20%, higher than market expectations for an advance of 1.90%. Producer price had recorded a rise of 1.60% in the previous month.
Canadian house price index climbed in February
On a MoM basis, the house price index climbed 1.00% in February, in Canada. The house price index had advanced by a revised 0.50% in the prior month.
Japanese Tokyo condominium sales rose in February
In Japan, Tokyo condominium sales registered a rise of 3.30% in February on a YoY basis. Tokyo condominium sales had recorded a drop of 7.40% in the prior month.
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