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The key points from today’s economic news, brought to you by Guardian Stockbrokers.
UK consumer confidence index improved in May
In the UK, the consumer confidence index advanced to a level of -9.00 in May, compared to a reading of -15.00 in the previous month. Markets expectations were of the index to record a level of -12.00.
Euro-zone construction output rose in March
In the Euro-zone, the seasonally adjusted construction output recorded a rise of 2.70% on a MoM basis in March, compared to a revised drop of 2.00% in the prior month.
Euro-zone current account surplus narrowed in March
In the Euro-zone, the seasonally adjusted current account surplus narrowed to €17.80 billion in March, compared to a surplus of €25.88 billion in the previous month.
German PPI advanced in April
In Germany, the PPI rose 5.20% on a YoY basis in April, compared to a rise of 3.70% in the previous month. Market were expecting the index to rise 5.10%.
US number of initial jobless claims fell more than expected in the week ended 14 May 2021
In the US, the seasonally adjusted number of initial jobless claims dropped to a level of 444.00 K in the week ended 14 May 2021, compared to a revised reading of 478.00 K in the prior week.
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