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UK Halifax house price index advanced in December
In the UK, the Halifax house price index rose 1.70% on a MoM basis in December. In the prior month, the index had risen by a revised 1.20%.
Euro-zone consumer confidence index declined in December
In the Euro-zone, the final consumer confidence index fell to a level of -8.10 in December, compared to a level of -7.20 in the prior month.
Euro-zone services sentiment indicator climbed in December
In the Euro-zone, the services sentiment indicator climbed to a level of 11.40 in December, higher than market expectations of a rise to 9.50. The services sentiment indicator had recorded a revised to a level of 9.20 in the prior month.
Euro-zone economic sentiment indicator rose in December
In the Euro-zone, the economic sentiment indicator recorded a rise to a level of 101.50 in December, higher than market expectations of a rise to a level of 101.40. The economic sentiment indicator had registered a revised to a reading of 101.20 in the prior month.
US private sector advanced in December
In the US, the private sector employment climbed by 202.00 K in December, compared to a revised increase of 124.00 K in the previous month. Market expectation was for the private sector employment to advance to a level of 150.00 K.
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