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UK manufacturing PMI unexpectedly rose in November
In the UK, the manufacturing PMI registered an unexpected rise to a level of 58.20 in November, compared to a revised level of 56.60 in the previous month. Market anticipation was for the manufacturing PMI to drop to a level of 56.50.
Euro-zone manufacturing PMI advanced in November
In the Euro-zone, the final manufacturing PMI climbed to 60.10 in November, compared to a reading of 58.50 in the previous month. Markets were anticipating the manufacturing PMI to climb to 60.00. The preliminary figures had recorded a rise to 60.00.
German manufacturing PMI rose in November
In November, the final manufacturing PMI in Germany advanced to 62.50, in line with market expectations. In the prior month, manufacturing PMI had recorded a reading of 60.60. The preliminary figures had also recorded a rise to 62.50.
French manufacturing PMI advanced in November
In November, the final manufacturing PMI rose to a level of 57.70 in France, compared to a level of 56.10 in the previous month. The preliminary figures had recorded an advance to 57.50. Markets were anticipating manufacturing PMI to advance to 57.50.
Italian GDP advanced less than expected in 3Q 2017
In 3Q 2017, on a QoQ basis, the final gross domestic product (GDP) in Italy rose 0.40%, compared to a similar rise in the previous quarter. Markets were anticipating the GDP to climb 0.50%. The preliminary figures had recorded a rise of 0.50%.
Italian manufacturing PMI advanced in November
Compared to a level of 57.80 in the previous month the manufacturing PMI advanced to 58.30 in November, in Italy. Market expectation was for the manufacturing PMI to climb to a level of 58.30.
Spanish manufacturing PMI rose in November
Compared to a level of 55.80 in the previous month the manufacturing PMI in Spain climbed to 56.10 in November. Markets were anticipating the manufacturing PMI to rise to a level of 56.50.
Swiss SVME manufacturing PMI advanced in November
In November, the SVME manufacturing PMI in Switzerland recorded a rise to 65.10, compared to market expectations of a rise to 62.50. In the prior month, the SVME manufacturing PMI had registered a level of 62.00.
US ISM backlog orders remained flat in November
ISM backlog orders remained steady at a level of 55.00 in November, in the US.
US ISM new orders rose in November
ISM new orders rose to a level of 64.00 in November, in the US. In the previous month, ISM new orders had recorded a level of 63.40.
US ISM production climbed in November
ISM production in the US advanced to 63.90 in November. ISM production had registered a reading of 61.00 in the previous month.
US ISM manufacturing activity index slid in November
The ISM manufacturing activity index registered a drop to 58.20 in November, in the US, compared to market expectations of a fall to 58.30. In the prior month, the ISM manufacturing activity index had recorded a level of 58.70.
US Markit manufacturing PMI dropped in November
The final Markit manufacturing PMI dropped to 53.90 in November, in the US, compared to market expectations of a drop to 54.00. The Markit manufacturing PMI had registered a level of 54.60 in the prior month. The preliminary figures had indicated a drop to 53.80.
US ISM inventories dropped in November
ISM inventories fell to a level of 47.00 in November, in the US. In the previous month, ISM inventories had registered a reading of 48.00.
US ISM prices paid index declined in November
In the US, the ISM prices paid index recorded a drop to 65.50 in November, compared to a level of 68.50 in the prior month. Markets were anticipating the ISM prices paid index to fall to 67.00.
US construction spending advanced more than expected in October
On a MoM basis, construction spending in the US registered a rise of 1.40% in October, higher than market expectations for an advance of 0.50%. In the prior month, construction spending had climbed 0.30%.
Canadian unemployment rate declined in November
In Canada, the unemployment rate recorded a drop to 5.90% in November, lower than market expectations of a fall to 6.20%. In the prior month, the unemployment rate had recorded a level of 6.30%.
Number of full time employment in Canada rose in November
The number of full time employment registered a rise of 29.60 K in Canada, in November. The number of full time employment had recorded a gain of 88.70 K in the previous month.
Canadian participation rate remained steady in November
In November, the participation rate in Canada remained steady at a level of 65.70%.
Canadian GDP rises as expected in September
In September, the gross domestic product recorded a rise of 3.30% in Canada on a YoY basis, compared to a rise of 3.50% in the prior month. Market anticipation was for the GDP to climb 3.30%.
Canadian GDP advanced more than expected in September
The GDP rose 0.20% on a MoM basis in September, in Canada, compared to a drop of 0.10% in the previous month. Markets were anticipating the GDP to climb 0.10%.
Net number of people employed in Canada rose in November
The net number of people employed in Canada climbed by 79.50 K in November, compared to an increase of 35.30 K in the previous month. Markets were anticipating the net number of people employed to advance 10.00 K.
Canadian annualised GDP rose more than expected in 3Q 2017
On a QoQ basis, in 3Q 2017, annualised GDP rose 1.70% in Canada, more than market expectations for a rise of 1.60%. Annualised GDP had climbed by a revised 4.30% in the previous quarter.
Part time employment in Canada rose in November
Part time employment recorded an increase of 49.90 K in Canada, in November. Part time employment had recorded a loss of 53.40 K in the prior month.
Japanese vehicle sales slid in November
In Japan, vehicle sales eased 5.40% on a YoY basis, in November. Vehicle sales had registered a drop of 4.70% in the prior month.
Japanese corporate loans & discounts rose in October
In Japan, corporate loans & discounts climbed 3.54% on an annual basis, in October. In the prior month, corporate loans & discounts had risen 3.50%.
Japanese monetary base climbed in November
In Japan, the monetary base advanced 13.20% on an annual basis, in November. The monetary base had recorded a rise of 14.50% in the previous month.
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