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Euro-zone economic sentiment index climbed in September
In the Euro-zone, the economic sentiment index rose to a level of -22.40 in September, compared to market expectations of a rise to a reading of -32.20. The index had registered a reading of -43.60 in the previous month.
German current situation index dropped in September
In Germany, the current situation index registered a drop to a level of -19.90 in September, compared to market expectations of a fall to a reading of -15.00. In the previous month, the index had registered a level of -13.50.
US industrial production rose more than expected in August
In the US, industrial production advanced 0.60% on a MoM basis in August, compared to a revised fall of 0.10% in the previous month. Markets were expecting industrial production to rise 0.20%.
US housing market index unexpectedly rose in September
In the US, the housing market index unexpectedly climbed to a level of 68.00 in September, compared to a revised level of 67.00 in the prior month. Market anticipation was for the index to ease to a reading of 66.00.
Australian leading index eased in August
In Australia, the leading index dropped 0.28% on a MoM basis in August. In the prior month, the index had climbed by a revised 0.15%.
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