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UK mortgage approvals for house purchases slid in September
In the UK, number of mortgage approvals for house purchases registered a drop to a level of 65.30 K in September, compared to market expectations of a fall to a level of 64.70 K. Number of mortgage approvals for house purchases had registered a revised reading of 66.10 K in the prior month.
UK net consumer credit rose less than expected in September
Net consumer credit in the UK rose £0.80 billion in September, lower than market expectations for an advance of £1.20 billion. Net consumer credit had advanced £1.10 billion in the prior month.
US personal income advanced less than expected in September
In the US, personal income rose 0.20% on a MoM basis in September, less than market expectations for an advance of 0.40%. In the previous month, personal income had advanced by a revised 0.40%.
US personal spending rose as expected in September
Personal spending in the US rose 0.40% on a MoM basis in September, in line with market expectations. In the previous month, personal spending had climbed by a revised 0.50%.
US Dallas Fed manufacturing business index unexpectedly rose in October
The Dallas Fed manufacturing business index in the US unexpectedly advanced to a level of 29.40 in October, higher than market expectations of an unchanged reading. The index had recorded a reading of 28.10 in the previous month.
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