U.K. BBA Mortgage Approvals Rise For Second Month
Home loan approvals in the United Kingdom rose for a second straight month during September, exceeding economists' expectations, and remained the highest since late 2009, data released by the British Bankers' Association revealed on Wednesday.
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Eurozone Consumer Confidence At 27-month High
Eurozone's consumer confidence increased further in October to its highest level in 27 months, preliminary data released by the European Commission showed on Wednesday.
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German Govt Ups 2014 Growth Forecast
The German government on Wednesday raised the economic growth forecast for 2014 as it expects exports and investment to increase.
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New Zealand Has NZ$199 Million Trade Deficit
New Zealand posted a merchandise trade deficit of NZ$199 million in September, Statistics New Zealand said on Thursday - representing 5.2 percent of exports.
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New Zealand September Trade Deficit NZ$199 Million
New Zealand saw a merchandise trade deficit of NZ$199 million in September, Statistics New Zealand said on Thursday.
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China Manufacturing PMI 50.9 In October - HSBC
An index measuring manufacturing activity in China came in with a score of 50.9 in October, the latest survey from HSBC and Markit Economics revealed on Thursday.
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Eurozone Private Sector Activity Data Signals Uneven Recovery
Although an indicator of private sector performance in the euro area signaled expansion for the fourth straight month in October, the unexpected decline in the reading mirrors an uneven and fragile recovery. Due to a slowdown in the expansion of the service sector, the flash composite Purchasing Managers' Index fell to 51.5 from 52.2 in September.
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ECB's Coeure: Eurozone Firms Risk Payment Disruptions On SEPA Migration
Eurozone firms that are delaying the changeover to a new payment system risk disruptions, European Central Bank Executive Board member Benoit Coeure said Thursday.
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U.S. Trade Deficit Widens Slightly As Imports, Exports Little Changed
With the value of imports and exports showing little change in the month of August, the Commerce Department released a report on Thursday showing that the U.S. trade deficit for the month widened only slightly. The report said the trade deficit ticked up to $38.8 billion in August from a revised $38.6 billion in July.
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Japan September Corporate Service Prices +0.7%
An index measuring corporate service prices in Japan was up 0.7 percent on year in September, the Bank of Japan said on Friday, standing at 96.2.
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