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German consumer confidence index unexpectedly rose in December
In Germany, the consumer confidence index recorded an unexpected rise to a level of 9.70 in December, compared to a level of 9.60 in the prior month. Market anticipation was for the index to record a steady reading.
US housing price index rose more than expected in September
In the US, the housing price index registered a rise of 0.60% on a MoM basis in September, more than market expectations for a rise of 0.20%. In the prior month, the index had advanced 0.20%.
US new home sales fell in October
In the US, new home sales recorded a drop to a level of 733.00 K on a MoM basis in October, higher than market expectations of 709.00 K. New home sales had registered a revised reading of 738.00 K in the previous month.
US consumer confidence index declined in November
In the US, the consumer confidence index registered a drop to a level of 125.50 in November. In the prior month, the index had recorded a revised to a level of 126.10.
US advance goods trade deficit dropped in October
In the US, the advance goods trade deficit fell to $66.53 billion in October, following a revised advance goods trade deficit of $70.55 billion in the prior month.
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