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UK CPI unexpectedly dropped in July
On a MoM basis in the UK, the consumer price index (CPI) recorded an unexpected drop of 0.10% in July, lower than market expectations for an unchanged reading. The CPI had registered an unchanged reading in the prior month.
UK core CPI advanced less than expected in July
The core CPI climbed 2.40% on an annual basis in July, in the UK, less than market expectations for a rise of 2.50%. In the prior month, the core CPI had registered a similar rise.
UK input PPI remained steady in July
In July, on a MoM basis, the non-seasonally adjusted input producer price index (PPI) remained unchanged in the UK, less than market expectations for a rise of 0.40%. Input PPI had dropped by a revised 0.30% in the prior month.
UK output PPI rose more than expected in July
The non-seasonally adjusted output PPI in the UK recorded a rise of 3.20% in July on an annual basis, higher than market expectations for a rise of 3.10%. Output PPI had recorded a rise of 3.30% in the previous month.
UK output PPI unexpectedly climbed in July
In July, on a monthly basis, the non-seasonally adjusted output PPI in the UK unexpectedly advanced 0.10%, higher than market expectations for an unchanged reading. In the previous month, output PPI had recorded a flat reading.
UK PPI core output rose as expected in July
On a monthly basis, the non-seasonally adjusted PPI core output advanced 0.10% in the UK, in July, meeting market expectations. PPI core output had registered a rise of 0.20% in the prior month.
UK retail price index rose in July
In July, the retail price index recorded a rise of 0.20%, on MoM basis, to a level of 272.90 in the UK, compared to a reading of 272.30 in the prior month. Market expectation was for the retail price index to climb to 272.50.
UK input PPI advanced less than expected in July
The non-seasonally adjusted input PPI in the UK rose 6.50% in July on an annual basis, less than market expectations for an advance of 6.90%. In the previous month, input PPI had climbed by a revised 10.00%.
UK PPI core output advanced less than expected in July
The non-seasonally adjusted PPI core output registered a rise of 2.40% in the UK on a YoY basis in July, compared to a rise of 2.90% in the previous month. Markets were expecting PPI core output to advance 2.50%.
UK CPI rose less than expected in July
On a YoY basis, the CPI in the UK recorded a rise of 2.60% in July, less than market expectations for a rise of 2.70%. The CPI had registered a similar rise in the previous month.
UK house price index advanced more than expected in June
The house price index in the UK recorded a rise of 4.90% on a YoY basis in June, more than market expectations for a rise of 4.30%. The house price index had advanced 5.00% in the prior month.
UK retail price index ex-mort int. payments rose more than expected in July
In July, the retail price index ex-mort int. payments registered a rise of 3.90% on an annual basis in the UK, higher than market expectations for a rise of 3.70%. In the prior month, the retail price index ex-mort int. payments had climbed 3.80%.
UK retail price index advanced more than expected in July
In July, the retail price index registered a rise of 3.60% in the UK on an annual basis, higher than market expectations for an advance of 3.50%. The retail price index had advanced 3.50% in the previous month.
German GDP advanced less than expected in 2Q 2017
The seasonally adjusted preliminary gross domestic product (GDP) in Germany climbed 0.60% on a QoQ basis in 2Q 2017, less than market expectations for a rise of 0.70%. GDP had registered a similar rise in the prior quarter.
German GDP advanced more than expected in 2Q 2017
In 2Q 2017, the non-seasonally adjusted flash GDP climbed 0.80% on an annual basis in Germany, compared to a rise of 2.90% in the prior quarter. Market anticipation was for GDP to advance 0.60%.
German GDP advanced more than expected in 2Q 2017
On a YoY basis in 2Q 2017, the working day adjusted preliminary GDP registered a rise of 2.10% in Germany, compared to a rise of 1.70% in the prior quarter. Markets were expecting GDP to rise 1.90%.
Swiss producer and import price index remained steady in July
The producer and import price index remained flat on a MoM basis in Switzerland, in July, at par with market expectations. In the prior month, the producer and import price index had recorded a drop of 0.10%.
Swiss producer and import price index unexpectedly eased in July
The producer and import price index in Switzerland registered an unexpected drop of 0.10% in July on an annual basis, compared to a similar fall in the previous month. Markets were expecting the producer and import price index to record a flat reading.
US retail sales ex-autos advanced more than expected in July
Retail sales ex-autos registered a rise of 0.50% on a monthly basis in the US, in July, higher than market expectations for a rise of 0.30%. Retail sales ex-autos had registered a revised rise of 0.10% in the prior month.
US retail sales Control Group rose more than expected in July
Retail sales Control Group registered a rise of 0.60% on a MoM basis in July, in the US, higher than market expectations for an advance of 0.40%. In the previous month, retail sales Control Group had advanced by a revised 0.10%.
US NY Empire State manufacturing index rose in August
The NY Empire State manufacturing index rose to a level of 25.20 in August, in the US, compared to market expectations of a rise to a level of 10.00. In the prior month, the NY Empire State manufacturing index had recorded a level of 9.80.
US net treasury international capital (TIC) long term purchases eased in June
In June, net treasury international capital (TIC) long term purchases in the US eased to $34.40 billion. Net treasury international capital (TIC) long term purchases had recorded a level of $91.90 billion in the previous month.
US housing market index unexpectedly rose in August
The housing market index recorded an unexpected rise to 68.00 in August, in the US, compared to market expectations of a steady reading. The housing market index had recorded a level of 64.00 in the previous month.
US import price index advanced as expected in July
The import price index rose 0.10% on a MoM basis in July, in the US, compared to a drop of 0.20% in the previous month. Market anticipation was for the import price index to advance 0.10%.
US business inventories advanced more than expected in June
In June, business inventories in the US recorded a rise of 0.50% on a MoM basis, compared to a rise of 0.30% in the prior month. Market anticipation was for business inventories to advance 0.40%.
US Redbook index eased in the last week
The seasonally adjusted Redbook index fell 0.40% on a MoM basis in the US, in the week ended 11 August 2017. In the prior week, the Redbook index had dropped 0.30%.
US import price index advanced as expected in July
On a YoY basis, the import price index recorded a rise of 1.50% in the US, in July, in line with market expectations. The import price index had registered a similar rise in the previous month.
US advanced retail sales rise more than expected in July
On a MoM basis, advance retail sales climbed 0.60% in the US, in July, higher than market expectations for an advance of 0.30%. Advance retail sales had risen by a revised 0.30% in the previous month.
US total net TIC flows fell in June
In June, total net TIC flows in the US fell to a level of $7.70 billion. Total net TIC flows had recorded a revised reading of $54.70 billion in the previous month.
US Redbook index climbed in the last week
On an annual basis, the Redbook index recorded a rise of 2.50% in the US, in the week ended 11 August 2017. The Redbook index had risen 2.70% in the previous week.
US export price index rose in July
In July, on an annual basis, the export price index in the US rose 0.80%. The export price index had advanced 0.60% in the previous month.
US export price index advanced more than expected in July
The export price index recorded a rise of 0.40% on a MoM basis in the US, in July, compared to a fall of 0.20% in the previous month. Market expectation was for the export price index to climb 0.20%.
US retail sales (ex-auto & gas) advanced more than expected in July
On a MoM basis, in July, retail sales (ex-auto & gas) rose 0.50% in the US, more than market expectations for a rise of 0.40%. Retail sales (ex-auto & gas) had registered a revised rise of 0.30% in the prior month.
Canadian existing home sales dropped in July
On a monthly basis, existing home sales fell 2.10% in Canada, in July. In the previous month, existing home sales had dropped 6.70%.
Japanese capacity utilisation rose in June
Capacity utilisation in Japan climbed 2.10% on a MoM basis, in June. In the previous month, capacity utilisation had fallen 4.10%.
Japanese industrial production climbed in June
In June, on a MoM basis, the final industrial production rose 2.20% in Japan. Industrial production had fallen 3.60% in the prior month. The preliminary figures had recorded a rise of 1.60%.
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