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The key points from today’s economic news, brought to you by Guardian Stockbrokers.
UK public sector net borrowing deficit widened in December
In the UK, public sector net borrowing deficit widened to £16.10 billion in December, compared to a revised deficit of £14.00 billion in the previous month.
German IFO current assessment index fell more than expected in January
In Germany, the IFO current assessment index fell to a level of 96.10 in January, compared to a reading of 96.90 in the previous month. Market anticipations were for the index to fall to 96.30.
German IFO business expectations index advanced more than anticipated in January
In Germany, the IFO business expectations index registered a rise to 95.20 in January, compared to a revised reading of 92.70 in the prior month. Markets were expecting the index to record a rise to a level of 93.00.
German IFO business climate index unexpectedly advanced in January
In Germany, the IFO business climate index unexpectedly rose to 95.70 in in January, compared to a revised reading of 94.80 in the previous month. Markets were expecting the index to record a drop to 94.70.
US CB consumer confidence index dropped less than expected in January
In the US, the CB consumer confidence index eased to 113.80 in January, compared to a revised reading of 115.20 in the prior month. Markets were anticipating the index to drop to a level of 111.80.
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