In 2017 the index of import prices, excluding crude oil and mineral oil products, was on an annual average 2.7% above the level of a year earlier. In December 2017 it increased by 0.4% compared to December 2016 and in comparison with November 2017 it slightly rose by 0.1%. The index of export prices increased by an average 1.8% in 2017 compared with 2016. This was the highest price increase since 2011 (+3.3% compared with 2010). In December 2017, it increased by 1.0% compared with the corresponding month of the preceding year. In November and in October 2017 the annual rates of change were +1.2% and +1.5%, respectively. From November to December 2017 the index rose by 0.1%.
From Eurozone, tomorrow, German CPI data will be published. Decrease to -0.5% is anticipated. In the US session CB Consumer Confidence figures will be released. Analysts predict incline to 123.2.
Figures to watch:
German Prelim CPI (Tuesday)
CB Consumer Confidence (Tuesday 16:00)