From Eurozone, yesterday, German PPI figures were released. In November 2015 the index of producer prices for industrial products fell by 2.5% compared with the corresponding month of the preceding year. In October 2015 the annual rate of change all over had been –2.3%. Compared with the preceding month the overall index fell by 0.2% in November 2015 (–0.4% in October 2015 and –0.4% in September 2015). This was in line with market forecasts.
The outcome of the Spanish general election over the weekend caused some uncertainty before the London open on Monday.
The ruling party of Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy fell short of an absolute majority in elections Sunday that saw both major traditional parties lose ground and left it uncertain who would form the next government.Rajoy’ s conservative People's Party emerged as the strongest party in the vote, but lost around a third of its seats and fell well short of the absolute majority it achieved in 2011. Rajoy however said he hopes to continue ruling despite losing the absolute majority.
From Eurozone, tomorrow, German Consumer Climate data will be published. No change from last month's 9.3 is anticipated. In the US session Final GDP and Existing Home Sales figures are scheduled for a release. Analysts are forecasting 1.9% increase in GDP, while Existing Home Sales should show annual level of 5.32 million.
Figures to watch:
GfK German Consumer Climate (Tuesday 8:00)
Final GDP (Tuesday 14:30)
Existing Home Sales (Tuesday 16:00)