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UK GDP dropped less than expected in 1Q 2021
In the UK, GDP recorded a drop of 1.5% on a QoQ basis in 1Q 2021, compared to a rise of 1.3% in the previous quarter. Markets were expecting the GDP to record a drop advance of 1.60%.
UK industrial production rose more than expected in March
In the UK, industrial production recorded a rise of 1.80% on a MoM basis in March, compared to a rise of 1.00% in the prior month. Markets were expecting the industrial production to record an advance of 1.00%.
German CPI rose as expected in April
In Germany, the final CPI recorded a rise of 2.00% on a YoY basis in April, compared to an advance of 1.70% in the previous month. Market expectations were for the CPI to rise 2.00%.
Euro-zone industrial production advanced less than expected in March
In the Euro-zone, the seasonally adjusted industrial production advanced 0.10% on a MoM basis in March, compared to a revised fall of 1.20% in the previous month. Markets were expecting the industrial production to record an advance of 0.70%.
US CPI advanced more than expected in April
In the US, the CPI climbed 4.20% on a YoY basis in April, compared to an advance of 2.60% in the prior month. Market anticipations were for the CPI to record a rise of 3.60%.
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