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The key points from today’s economic news, brought to you by Guardian Stockbrokers.
French consumer confidence unexpectedly climbed in April
Consumer confidence recorded an unexpected rise to 101.00 in April, in France, compared to market expectations of a steady reading. In the prior month, consumer confidence had recorded a reading of 100.00.
Spanish PPI climbed in March
The Producer price index (PPI) recorded a rise of 1.30% on an annual basis, in March, in Spain. In the previous month, the PPI had climbed by a revised 1.20%.
Swiss economic expectations index dropped in April
The economic expectations index eased to 7.20 in April, in Switzerland, compared to a level of 16.70 in the previous month.
US mortgage applications eased in the last week
Mortgage applications in the US recorded a drop of 0.20% in the week ended 20 April 2018, on a weekly basis. In the prior week, mortgage applications had advanced 4.90%.
Japanese all industry activity index rose less than expected in February
On a MoM basis in February, the all industry activity index advanced 0.40% in Japan, lower than market expectations for an advance of 0.50%. In the prior month, the all industry activity index had registered a revised drop of 1.10%.
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