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German trade surplus widened in September
In Germany, the seasonally adjusted trade surplus widened to €21.10 billion in September, from a trade surplus of €16.20 billion in the previous month.
German current account surplus rose in September
In Germany, the non-seasonally adjusted current account surplus advanced to €25.50 billion in September, from a revised current account surplus of €17.30 billion in the previous month. Market anticipation was for a current account surplus of €20.40 billion.
US consumer sentiment index advanced in November
In the US, the flash Reuters/Michigan consumer sentiment index climbed to a level of 95.70 in November, compared to a level of 95.50 in the previous month. Markets were anticipating the index to rise to a level of 95.90.
Chinese CPI climbed in October
In China, the consumer price index (CPI) climbed 3.80% on a YoY basis in October, compared to a rise of 3.00% in the prior month.
Japanese machinery orders slid in September
In Japan, machinery orders slid 2.90% on a MoM basis in September. In the prior month, machinery orders had registered a drop of 2.40%
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