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UK current account deficit widened more than expected in 1Q23
In the UK, current account deficit widened to £10.76 billion in 1Q23, compared to a revised deficit of £2.48 billion in the prior quarter. Markets were expecting current account deficit to widen to £8.50 billion.
UK GDP grew as anticipated in 1Q23
In the UK, GDP climbed 0.10% on a QoQ basis in 1Q23, at par with market expectations and compared to a rise of 0.10% in the previous quarter.
UK Nationwide housing prices unexpectedly rose in June
In the UK, the Nationwide housing prices unexpectedly advanced 0.10% on a MoM basis in June, compared to a fall of 0.10% in the previous month.
Euro-zone unemployment rate remained steady as expected in May
In the Euro-zone, the unemployment rate remained steady at 6.50% in May, at par with market expectations.
German retail sales unexpectedly rose in May
In Germany, retail sales advanced 0.40% on a MoM basis in May, compared to a rise of 0.80% in the prior month.
German unemployment rate advanced more than anticipated in May
In Germany, the unemployment rate rose to 5.70% in May, compared to 5.60% in the previous month. Market anticipations were for the unemployment rate to remain steady at 5.60%.
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