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German Ifo business climate index surprisingly dropped in January
In Germany, the Ifo business climate index unexpectedly fell to a level of 95.90 in January, compared to a level of 96.30 in the prior month. Market anticipation was for the index to rise to a level of 97.00.
German Ifo current assessment index rose in January
In Germany, the Ifo current assessment index registered a rise to a level of 99.10 in January, compared to a level of 98.80 in the previous month. Market anticipation was for the index to climb to a reading of 99.40.
German Ifo business expectations index surprisingly fell in January
The German Ifo business expectations index unexpectedly eased to a level of 92.90 in January. In the prior month, the index had recorded a revised to level of 93.90.
US new home sales unexpectedly dropped in December
In the US, new home sales unexpectedly eased to a level of 694.00 K on MoM basis in December, compared to a revised level of 697.00 K in the previous month. Market expectation was for new home sales to advance to a level of 725.00 K.
US Dallas Fed manufacturing business index advanced in January
In the US, the Dallas Fed manufacturing business index rose to a level of -0.20 in January, higher than market expectations of an advance to a level of -3.10. In the previous month, the index had registered to a reading of -3.20.
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