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UK BRC shop price index dropped in March
In the UK, the BRC shop price index eased 0.80% on a YoY basis in March. In the previous month, the BRC shop price index had registered a drop of 0.60%.
Euro-zone CPI climbed less than expected in March
In the Euro-zone, the preliminary consumer price index (CPI) advanced 0.70% on an annual basis in March, compared to a rise of 1.20% in the previous month. Markets were anticipating the CPI to rise 0.80%.
German unemployment rate remained flat in March
In Germany, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained flat at a level of 5.00% in March, lower than market expectations of an advance to a level of 5.10%. In the prior month, unemployment rate had recorded a similar level.
US consumer confidence index dropped in March
In the US, the consumer confidence index fell to a level of 120.00 in March. In the prior month, the consumer confidence index had recorded a revised reading of 132.60.
Chinese manufacturing PMI index advanced in March
In China, the manufacturing PMI index rose to a level of 50.10 in March. In the previous month, the manufacturing PMI index had registered a reading of 40.30.
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