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UK construction output advanced less than expected in September
In September, on a YoY basis, construction output rose 1.10% in the UK, compared to a revised rise of 3.90% in the previous month. Market anticipation was for construction output to climb 1.70%.
UK manufacturing production advanced more than expected in September
In September, manufacturing production recorded a rise of 0.70% in the UK on a MoM basis, higher than market expectations for a rise of 0.30%. In the prior month, manufacturing production had recorded a rise of 0.40%.
UK total trade deficit fell in September
In September, total trade deficit in the UK fell to £2.75 billion, compared to market expectations of a total trade deficit of £4.30 billion. In the prior month, the UK had reported a revised total trade deficit of £3.45 billion.
UK industrial production advanced more than expected in September
On a monthly basis, industrial production climbed 0.70% in September, in the UK, higher than market expectations for a rise of 0.30%. In the prior month, industrial production had registered a revised rise of 0.30%.
UK construction output fell more than expected in September
Construction output recorded a drop of 1.60% on a MoM basis in September, in the UK, more than market expectations for a drop of 0.90%. In the previous month, construction output had recorded a revised rise of 0.80%.
UK manufacturing production rose more than expected in September
Manufacturing production in the UK registered a rise of 2.70% in September on a YoY basis, more than market expectations for a rise of 2.40%. In the previous month, manufacturing production had advanced 2.80%.
UK NIESR estimated GDP rose in the August-October 2017 period
NIESR estimated gross domestic product (GDP) in the UK recorded a rise of 0.50% on a monthly basis, in the August-October 2017 period. NIESR estimated GDP had recorded a revised unchanged reading in the July-September 2017 period.
UK industrial production advanced more than expected in September
Industrial production registered a rise of 2.50% on an annual basis in the UK, in September, compared to a revised advance of 1.80% in the prior month. Market anticipation was for industrial production to advance 1.90%.
UK trade deficit dropped in September
The UK has posted non-EU trade deficit of £2.98 billion in September, following a revised trade deficit of £4.19 billion in the prior month. Market expectation was for a trade deficit of £5.00 billion.
UK visible trade deficit fell in September
In September, visible trade deficit in the UK fell to £11.25 billion, less than market expectations of a visible trade deficit of £12.80 billion. In the last month, the UK had registered a revised visible trade deficit of £12.35 billion.
French manufacturing production rose less than expected in September
On a MoM basis, manufacturing production advanced 0.40% in France, in September, lower than market expectations for a rise of 0.80%. In the prior month, manufacturing production had registered a revised drop of 0.30%.
French industrial production advanced more than expected in September
In September, on a MoM basis, industrial production in France climbed 0.60%, higher than market expectations for a rise of 0.50%. Industrial production had dropped by a revised 0.20% in the previous month.
Italian industrial production dropped more than expected in September
The seasonally adjusted industrial production in Italy slid 1.30% on a monthly basis in September, higher than market expectations for a drop of 0.30%. In the previous month, industrial production had recorded a rise of 1.20%.
Italian industrial production eased in September
The non-seasonally adjusted industrial production registered a drop of 0.80% on an annual basis in Italy, in September. Industrial production had advanced by a revised 5.80% in the previous month.
Italian industrial production advanced less than expected in September
On an annual basis, the working day adjusted industrial production in Italy climbed 2.40% in September, lower than market expectations for a rise of 4.80%. In the prior month, industrial production had risen by a revised 5.80%.
US Reuters/Michigan consumer sentiment index surprisingly dropped in November
In November, the preliminary Reuters/Michigan consumer sentiment index registered an unexpected drop to 97.80 in the US, compared to market expectations of a rise to 100.80. In the previous month, the Reuters/Michigan consumer sentiment index had registered a level of 100.70.
Japanese tertiary industry index dropped more than expected in September
In September, the tertiary industry index in Japan slid 0.20% on a MoM basis, compared to a revised drop of 0.10% in the prior month. Market expectation was for the tertiary industry index to ease 0.10%.
Japanese domestic corporate goods price index advanced more than expected in October
On a YoY basis, the domestic corporate goods price index in Japan advanced 3.40% in October, higher than market expectations for a rise of 3.10%. The domestic corporate goods price index had registered a revised rise of 3.10% in the previous month.
Japanese domestic corporate goods price index advanced more than expected in October
In October, the domestic corporate goods price index recorded a rise of 0.30% in Japan on a MoM basis, compared to a revised similar rise in the prior month. Markets were anticipating the domestic corporate goods price index to climb 0.10%.
Japanese corporate loans & discounts rose in September
In September, on a YoY basis, corporate loans & discounts rose 3.50% in Japan. Corporate loans & discounts had climbed 3.69% in the previous month.
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