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UK manufacturing PMI declined more than expected in December
In the UK, the S&P Global/CIPS manufacturing PMI dropped to 44.70 in December, compared to reading of 46.50 in the prior month. Markets were expecting the manufacturing PMI to fall to 46.30.
Euro-zone manufacturing PMI advanced more than anticipated in December
In the Euro-zone, the S&P Global manufacturing PMI climbed to 47.80 in December, compared to a reading of 47.10 in the previous month. Markets were anticipating the manufacturing PMI to remain unchanged.
Euro-zone CPI climbed more than expected in November
In the Euro-zone, the consumer price index (CPI) rose 10.10% on a YoY basis in November, compared to a rise of 10.60% in the prior month. Markets were expecting the CPI to rise 10.00%.
German manufacturing PMI advanced more than expected in December
In Germany, the S&P Global/BME manufacturing PMI climbed to 47.40 in December, compared to a reading of 46.20 in the prior month. Market expectations were for the manufacturing PMI to rise to 46.30.
US manufacturing PMI dropped more than anticipated in December
In the US, the S&P Global manufacturing PMI fell to 46.20 in December, compared to a reading of 47.70 in the previous month. Market anticipations were for the manufacturing PMI to remain stable.
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