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The key points from today’s economic news, brought to you by Guardian Stockbrokers.
UK GDP surprisingly fell in 2Q 2019
In the UK, the flash gross domestic product (GDP) unexpectedly eased 0.20% on a QoQ basis in 2Q 2019, less than market expectations for a steady reading. In the prior quarter, GDP had advanced 0.50%.
UK construction output fell more than expected in June
In the UK, construction output fell 0.70% on a MoM basis in June, compared to a revised rise of 0.30% in the previous month. Market anticipation was for construction output to fall 0.40%.
UK industrial production declined less than expected in June
In the UK, industrial production registered a drop of 0.10% on a MoM basis in June, less than market expectations for a fall of 0.20%. Industrial production had risen by a revised 1.20% in the previous month.
UK manufacturing production fell less than expected in June
In the UK, manufacturing production fell 0.20% on a MoM basis in June, less than market expectations for a fall of 0.30%. In the prior month, manufacturing production had advanced 1.40%.
German trade surplus fell in June
In Germany, the seasonally adjusted trade surplus declined to €16.80 billion in June, compared to a trade surplus of €20.60 billion in the prior month. Market anticipation was for the nation to register a trade surplus of €19.50 billion.
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