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UK net lending to individuals rose in May
Net lending to individuals in the UK recorded a rise of £5.30 billion, in May. Net lending to individuals had climbed by a revised £4.20 billion in the previous month.
UK net consumer credit rose more than expected in May
In May, net consumer credit in the UK advanced £1.70 billion, compared to an advance of £1.50 billion in the prior month. Market expectation was for net consumer credit to rise £1.40 billion.
UK net lending secured on dwellings rose more than expected in May
In the UK, net lending secured on dwellings recorded a rise of £3.50 billion in May, compared to a revised rise of £2.80 billion in the previous month. Market expectation was for net lending secured on dwellings to climb £2.60 billion.
UK business barometer rose in June
In June, the business barometer in the UK climbed to 30.00 %. In the previous month, the business barometer had recorded a reading of 27.00 %.
UK consumer confidence dropped in June
In June, the consumer confidence fell to a level of -10.00 in the UK, compared to a level of -5.00 in the previous month. Markets were expecting the consumer confidence to fall to -7.00.
UK number of mortgage approvals for house purchases surprisingly climbed in May
Number of mortgage approvals for house purchases climbed unexpectedly to a level of 65.20 K in the UK, in May, compared to a revised reading of 65.10 K in the previous month. Markets were anticipating number of mortgage approvals for house purchases to drop to a level of 64.00 K.
Euro-zone business climate indicator climbed in June
In June, the business climate indicator rose to a level of 1.15 in the Euro-zone, compared to a reading of 0.90 in the previous month. Market anticipation was for the business climate indicator to climb to 0.94.
Euro-zone industrial confidence index unexpectedly rose in June
The industrial confidence index climbed unexpectedly to 4.60 in the Euro-zone, in June, compared to a reading of 2.80 in the prior month. Markets were anticipating the industrial confidence index to remain unchanged.
Euro-zone services sentiment indicator surprisingly climbed in June
The services sentiment indicator in the Euro-zone registered an unexpected rise to 13.40 in June, higher than market expectations of a steady reading. The services sentiment indicator had registered a revised reading of 12.80 in the previous month.
Euro-zone consumer confidence index advanced in June
In June, the final consumer confidence index climbed to -1.30 in the Euro-zone, meeting market expectations. The preliminary figures had also indicated a rise to -1.30. In the previous month, the consumer confidence index had recorded a level of -3.30.
Euro-zone economic sentiment indicator climbed in June
The economic sentiment indicator in the Euro-zone climbed to 111.10 in June, higher than market expectations of an advance to a level of 109.50. In the prior month, the economic sentiment indicator had recorded a level of 109.20.
German CPI surprisingly rose in June
The flash consumer price index (CPI) registered an unexpected rise of 0.20% on a MoM basis in Germany in June, more than market expectations for an unchanged reading. In the previous month, the CPI had dropped 0.20%.
German consumer confidence index unexpectedly rose in July
Compared to a reading of 10.40 in the prior month the consumer confidence index climbed unexpectedly to 10.60 in Germany, in July. Market expectation was for the consumer confidence index to record a flat reading.
German HICP index advanced more than expected in June
The preliminary harmonised consumer price index (HICP) in Germany advanced 1.50% in June on an annual basis, higher than market expectations for an advance of 1.30%. In the prior month, the HICP had advanced 1.40%.
German HICP index unexpectedly rose in June
In June, on a monthly basis, the flash HICP in Germany unexpectedly advanced 0.20%, compared to a fall of 0.20% in the prior month. Market expectation was for the HICP to remain flat.
German CPI advanced more than expected in June
The preliminary CPI advanced 1.60% on an annual basis in June, in Germany, higher than market expectations for a rise of 1.40%. In the prior month, the CPI had climbed 1.50%.
Spanish CPI remained flat in June
On a MoM basis, the flash CPI in Spain remained steady in June, compared to a fall of 0.10% in the previous month. Market anticipation was for the CPI to remain flat.
Spanish HICP index remained unchanged in June
In June, on a monthly basis, the preliminary HICP index remained steady in Spain, higher than market expectations for a fall of 0.10%. In the previous month, the HICP index had registered a flat reading.
Spanish HICP index advanced more than expected in June
On a YoY basis in June, the flash HICP index rose 1.60% in Spain, higher than market expectations for a rise of 1.50%. In the previous month, the HICP index had recorded a rise of 2.00%.
Spanish CPI advanced less than expected in June
The preliminary CPI registered a rise of 1.50% on a YoY basis in Spain, in June, compared to a rise of 1.90% in the previous month. Markets were expecting the CPI to rise 1.60%.
US initial jobless claims surprisingly advanced in the last week
The seasonally adjusted initial jobless claims in the US rose unexpectedly to 244.00 K in the week ended 24 June 2017, compared to market expectations of a fall to a level of 240.00 K. In the prior week, initial jobless claims had registered a revised level of 242.00 K.
US continuing jobless claims surprisingly advanced in the last week
The seasonally adjusted continuing jobless claims recorded an unexpected rise to 1948.00 K in the US, in the week ended 17 June 2017, compared to a revised reading of 1942.00 K in the prior week. Markets were anticipating continuing jobless claims to drop to a level of 1934.00 K.
US personal consumption advanced more than expected in 1Q 2017
In 1Q 2017, the final personal consumption in the US recorded a rise of 1.10% on a quarterly basis, more than market expectations for an advance of 0.60%. Personal consumption had risen 3.50% in the prior quarter. The preliminary figures had recorded a rise of 0.60%.
US core personal consumption expenditure rose less than expected in 1Q 2017
On a quarterly basis, in the US, the final core personal consumption expenditure rose 2.00% in 1Q 2017, compared to a rise of 1.30% in the prior quarter. Markets were anticipating core personal consumption expenditure to rise 2.10%. The preliminary figures had recorded a rise of 2.10%.
US GDP price index advanced less than expected in 1Q 2017
In 1Q 2017, on a quarterly basis, the final gross domestic product price index (GDP) advanced 1.90% in the US, compared to an advance of 2.10% in the prior quarter. The preliminary figures had recorded an advance of 2.20%. Markets were expecting the GDP price index to climb 2.20%.
US annualised GDP rose more than expected in 1Q 2017
On a quarterly basis, the final annualised gross domestic product in the US advanced 1.40% in 1Q 2017, compared to an advance of 2.10% in the prior quarter. Markets were anticipating the annualised GDP to advance 1.20%. The preliminary figures had recorded an advance of 1.20%.
Japanese industrial production fell more than expected in May
The preliminary industrial production recorded a drop of 3.30% on a MoM basis in May, in Japan, more than market expectations for a fall of 3.00%. In the previous month, industrial production had climbed 4.00%.
Japanese Tokyo CPI excluding fresh food remained unchanged in June
Tokyo CPI excluding fresh food remained steady in Japan, on a YoY basis in June, lower than market expectations for an advance of 0.20%. In the previous month, Tokyo CPI excluding fresh food had advanced 0.10%.
Japanese job to applicant ratio unexpectedly rose in May
Job to applicant ratio registered an unexpected rise to 1.49 in Japan, in May, higher than market expectations of a steady reading. In the previous month, job to applicant ratio had recorded a level of 1.48.
Japanese unemployment rate surprisingly rose in May
In May, unemployment rate climbed unexpectedly to 3.10% in Japan, compared to market expectations of a steady reading. Unemployment rate had recorded a reading of 2.80% in the previous month.
Japanese industrial production advanced less than expected in May
The flash industrial production recorded a rise of 6.80% in Japan on a YoY basis in May, less than market expectations for an advance of 6.90%. In the previous month, industrial production had advanced 5.70%.
Japanese National CPI ex-fresh food rose as expected in May
In May, National CPI ex-fresh food registered a rise of 0.40% on an annual basis in Japan, meeting market expectations. National CPI ex-fresh food had climbed 0.30% in the previous month.
Japanese household spending fell less than expected in May
In Japan, household spending fell 0.10% in May on a YoY basis, less than market expectations for a drop of 0.70%. Household spending had registered a drop of 1.40% in the prior month.
Japanese Tokyo CPI steadied in June
In June, on an annual basis, Tokyo CPI remained steady in Japan, lower than market expectations for an advance of 0.30%. Tokyo CPI had advanced 0.20% in the prior month.
Japanese national CPI advanced less than expected in May
In Japan, the national CPI climbed 0.40% on a YoY basis in May, compared to a similar rise in the previous month. Market expectation was for the national CPI to advance 0.50%.
Chinese NBS manufacturing PMI unexpectedly rose in June
The NBS manufacturing PMI registered an unexpected rise to a level of 51.70 in June, in China, compared to market expectations of a drop to a level of 51.00. In the previous month, the NBS manufacturing PMI had recorded a level of 51.20.
Chinese NBS non-manufacturing PMI advanced in June
Compared to a level of 54.50 in the previous month the NBS non-manufacturing PMI rose to a level of 54.90 in June, in China.
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