Gross Domestic Product generated by the Spanish economy
registered a variation of 0.9% in the first quarter of 2015 compared to fourth quarter of 2014, according to the quarterly
GDP advance estimate. Markets were anticipating smaller increase by 0.8%.This rate is two tenths higher than that recorded in the previous quarter (0.7%).
Separate report on Spanish CPI showed that the estimated CPI in April 2015 annual
inflation is -0.6%, according to the flash estimate issued by the INE. This indicator provides a preview of IPC that, if confirmed, would
imply an increase of one tenth in the annual rate, since in March this change was -0.7%. Analysts were predicting no change. This increase is mainly explained by the rise in electricity prices.
After the data euro rebounded and is currently being traded slightly below 1.1150 area. Pair is likely to find support around 1.1070 level and resistance above 1.12 handle. Later today, German Unemployment Change and Eurozone CPI and Unemployment Rate figures are scheduled for a release.