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The key points from today’s economic news, brought to you by Guardian Stockbrokers.
UK Halifax house prices rose more than anticipated in March
In the UK, the Halifax house prices advanced 1.4% on a MoM basis in March, compared to a revised rise of 0.8% in the previous month. Markets were expecting the Halifax house prices to record a rise of 0.4%.
Euro-zone retail sales rose less than expected in February
In the Euro-zone, seasonally adjusted retail sales rose 0.30% on a MoM basis in February, compared to a rise of 0.20% in the prior month. Markets were expecting retail sales to record a rise of 0.60%.
German industrial production unexpectedly rose in February
In Germany, seasonally adjusted industrial production recorded a rise of 0.20% on a MoM basis in February, compared to a revised advance of 1.40% in the prior month. Market expectations were for industrial production to record a flat reading.
US number of initial jobless claims unexpectedly dropped in the week ended 1 April 2022
In the US, seasonally adjusted number of initial jobless claims unexpectedly eased to a level of 166.00 K in the week ended 1 April 2022, compared to a revised reading of 171.00 K in the prior week. Markets were expecting initial jobless claims to advance to a level of 200.00 K.
US consumer credit advanced more than expected in February
In the US, consumer credit climbed by $41.82 billion in February, compared to a revised advance of $8.93 billion in the previous month. Markets were expecting consumer credit to record an advance of $16.65 billion.
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