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The key points from today’s economic news, brought to you by Guardian Stockbrokers.
UK retail sales across all sectors surprisingly rose in July
Retail sales across all sectors in the UK unexpectedly climbed 1.10% on an annual basis in July, compared to a drop of 0.50% in the prior month. Market anticipation was for retail sales across all sectors to ease 0.70%.
Euro-zone investor confidence index advanced in August
In the Euro-zone, the investor confidence index advanced to 4.20 in August, higher than market expectations of an advance to a level of 3.00. In the previous month, the investor confidence index had registered a reading of 1.70.
German industrial production advanced more than expected in June
In June, the seasonally adjusted industrial production in Germany climbed 0.80% on a MoM basis, compared to a revised drop of 0.90% in the prior month. Market expectation was for industrial production to climb 0.70%.
French business sentiment index unexpectedly advanced in July
The business sentiment index advanced unexpectedly to a level of 98.00 in July, in France, compared to market expectations of a steady reading. The business sentiment index had recorded a level of 97.00 in the previous month.
Swiss CPI dropped less than expected in July
In July, on a MoM basis, the consumer price index (CPI) eased 0.40% in Switzerland, lower than market expectations for a fall of 0.50%. In the previous month, the CPI had climbed 0.10%.
Swiss EU HICP declined less than expected in July
On a monthly basis, in Switzerland, the EU HICP registered a drop of 0.10% in July, lower than market expectations for a drop of 0.30%. The EU HICP had recorded an unchanged reading in the prior month.
Canadian building permits surprisingly slid in June
On a monthly basis in Canada, building permits unexpectedly eased 5.50% in June, lower than market expectations for a rise of 1.50%. Building permits had registered a revised drop of 2.10% in the prior month.
Japanese Eco Watchers Survey for future outlook climbed in July
In July, Eco Watchers Survey for the future outlook in Japan advanced to 47.10, compared to a reading of 41.50 in the prior month. Markets were expecting Eco Watchers Survey for the future outlook to climb to a level of 42.00.
Japanese M3 money supply rose as expected in July
In July, M3 money supply in Japan advanced 2.90% on a YoY basis, at par with market expectations. In the prior month, M3 money supply had registered a similar rise.
Japanese Eco Watchers Survey for current situation advanced in July
In Japan, Eco Watchers Survey for the current situation advanced to 45.10 in July, compared to market expectations of a rise to 42.50. In the previous month, Eco Watchers Survey for the current situation had registered a level of 41.20.
Chinese CPI rose more than expected in July
On a MoM basis, the CPI registered a rise of 0.20% in China, in July, compared to a fall of 0.10% in the previous month. Markets were anticipating the CPI to climb 0.10%.
Chinese PPI dropped less than expected in July
On a YoY basis, the producer price index (PPI) in China dropped 1.70% in July, less than market expectations for a fall of 2.00%. In the previous month, the PPI had dropped 2.60%.
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