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UK manufacturing PMI advanced in July
In the UK, the preliminary manufacturing PMI rose to a level of 53.60 in July, compared to a reading of 50.10 in the prior month. Market anticipations were for the manufacturing PMI to advance to a level of 52.00.
UK retail sales climbed more than expected in June
In the UK, retail sales advanced 13.90% on a MoM basis in June, compared to a revised rise of 12.30% in the previous month. Markets were expecting retail sales to record an advance of 8.00%.
Euro-zone manufacturing PMI expanded in July
In the Euro-zone, the preliminary manufacturing PMI climbed to a reading of 51.10 in July, compared to a level of 47.40 in the prior month. Market anticipations were for the manufacturing PMI to advance to a level of 50.00.
German manufacturing PMI rose in July
In Germany, the preliminary manufacturing PMI registered a rise to a level of 50.00 in July, compared to a reading of 45.20 in the previous month. Market anticipations were for manufacturing PMI to advance to a level of 48.00.
US Markit manufacturing PMI advanced less than expected in July
In the US, the flash Markit manufacturing PMI climbed less than anticipated to a level of 51.30 in July, compared to a reading of 49.80 in the prior month. Markets were expecting the Markit manufacturing PMI to record an advance to a level of 51.50.
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