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- Thursday, 12 October 2017
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Eurozone Industrial Production increased by 1.4%
In August 2017 compared with July 2017, seasonally adjusted industrial production rose by 1.4% in the euro area (EA19) and by 1.7% in the EU28, according to estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In July 2017,…- Thursday, 12 October 2017
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Australian Home Loans rose by 1.0%
The trend estimate for the total value of dwelling finance commitments excluding alterations and additions rose 0.6%. Owner occupied housing commitments rose 0.9% and investment housing commitments rose 0.2%. In seasonally adjusted terms, the total value of dwelling finance commitments…- Wednesday, 11 October 2017
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Fed divide on inflation intensified at September policy meeting
Federal Reserve policymakers had a prolonged debate about the prospects of a pickup in inflation and slowing the path of future interest rate rises if it did not, according to the minutes of the U.S. central bank's last policy meeting…- Wednesday, 11 October 2017
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JOLTS Job Openings little changed in August
The number of job openings was little changed at 6.1 million on the last business day of August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the month, hires and separations were also little changed at 5.4 million and…- Wednesday, 11 October 2017
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Europe Higher as Catalans Seek Talks With Madrid
European equity markets are expected to open a little higher on Wednesday, with Spain’s IBEX a strong outperformer after Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont adopted a softer stance on independence on Tuesday. While Puigdemont remained clear that they had been given…- Wednesday, 11 October 2017
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Westpac Consumer Sentiment rose by 3.6%
The latest Westpac-MI consumer sentiment index rose 3.6% to 101.4 in October, leaving it at the highest level since October 2016. Despite a slim margin, it’s the first time there has been more optimists than pessimists since November 2016. According…- Tuesday, 10 October 2017
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UK Industrial Production rose in line with market expectations
In the three months to August 2017, the Index of Production was estimated to have increased by 0.9%; all four main sectors increased with the largest contribution from manufacturing. The largest contribution to the rise in manufacturing in the three…- Tuesday, 10 October 2017
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French Industrial Production fell by 0.3%
In August 2017, output slipped back slightly in the manufacturing industry (−0.4% after +0.6% in July) as well as in the whole industry (−0.3% after +0.8%). Manufacturing output was virtually stable over the last three months (+0.1%). Over the last…- Tuesday, 10 October 2017
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German Trade Balance recorded surplus of 21.6 billion euros
Germany exported goods to the value of 103.1 billion euros and imported goods to the value of 83.0 billion euros in August 2017. Based on provisional data, the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) also reports that German exports increased by 7.2%…- Tuesday, 10 October 2017
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Retail remains the weak spot in strong business conditions: NAB
Conditions and confidence amongst Australia's struggling retailers have taken another backward step according to the NAB's respected monthly business survey. Business conditions are back near pre-GFC highs despite ongoing weakness in retail sector. Business confidence pulled back from sharp decline in…- Popular
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UK still likely to leave the EU with a negotiated agreement, says Number 10
A successful deal with the European Union remains the “most…
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Sentix Investors Confidence rose to 14.7 in August
The summer heat in Europe is also causing economic temperatures…
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German factory orders -4.0% seasonally adjusted on the previous month
Based on provisional data, the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reports…
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China's July exports growth still seen holding up despite U.S. tariffs: Reuters poll
China's exports are expected to have maintained solid growth in…