On Friday, from the UK, only Construction Output data was published. In Quarter 3 (July to Sept) 2016, output in the construction industry was estimated to have decreased by 1.1% compared with Quarter 2 (Apr to June) 2016. Between Quarter 3 2016 and Quarter 3 2015, output was estimated to have increased by 0.1%. All new work increased by 2.0% while there was a fall of 3.4% in repair and maintenance. In September 2016, construction output increased by 0.3% compared with August 2016. All new work increased by 1.2% while there was a fall in repair and maintenance of 1.4%.
This week markets will be looking at:
CPI/PPI Input (Tuesday 10:30)
Claimant Count Change/Unemployment Rate (Wednesday 10:30)
Retail Sales (Thursday 10:30)