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The key points from today’s economic news, brought to you by Guardian Stockbrokers.
UK retail sales across all sectors rose less than expected in July
In the UK, retail sales across all sectors advanced 4.30% on a YoY basis in July, compared to an advance of 10.90% in the previous month. Markets were anticipating retail sales across all sectors to advance 7.60%.
Euro-zone investor confidence index rose in August
In the Euro-zone, the investor confidence index rose to a level of -13.40 in August, compared to a level of -18.20 in the previous month. Markets were expecting the investor confidence index to record a rise to -15.20.
US JOLTs job openings unexpectedly climbed in June
In the US, JOLTs job openings recorded an unexpected rise to a level of 5889.00 K in June, compared to a revised reading of 5371.00 K in the previous month. Markets were expecting the JOLTS job openings to record a drop to 4910.00 K.
Japanese trade deficit (BOP basis) narrowed in June
In Japan, trade deficit (BOP basis) narrowed to ¥77.30 billion in June, compared to a trade deficit of ¥556.80 billion in the prior month.
Japanese current account surplus narrowed in June
In Japan, current account surplus narrowed to ¥167.50 billion in June, compared to a surplus of ¥1176.80 billion in the previous month. Markets were expecting current account surplus to record a surplus of ¥110.00 billion.
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