UK Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.4% in Latest Data
The UK Unemployment Rate has increased to 4.4% for the period from September to November 2024. This marks a slight rise from the previous rate of 4.3%, which had been steady for the past two periods. The latest figure reflects...
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Germany’s Producer Prices Decline in December 2024
In December 2024, Germany’s Producer Prices fell by 0.1% month-over-month, defying market expectations of a 0.3% rise. This decrease contrasts with the 0.5% increase recorded in November, marking a notable shift in momentum. The drop suggests that pressures at the...
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Japan’s Industrial Production Declines in November 2024
Japan’s industrial production fell by 2.2% month-over-month in November 2024, slightly improving on the preliminary estimate of a 2.3% decline. This marks the first contraction since August, following October’s strong 2.8% growth. The decline signals a slowdown in the country’s...
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Euro Area Inflation Rises to 2.4% in December 2024
The annual Euro Area Inflation climbed for the third consecutive month, reaching 2.4% in December 2024—the highest level since July. This was up from 2.2% in November and aligned with market expectations. The rise was largely driven by base effects,...
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UK Retail Sales Fall 0.3% in December 2024
UK Retail Sales unexpectedly declined by 0.3% month-over-month in December 2024, reversing a modest 0.1% rise in November. This decline came despite forecasts predicting a 0.4% increase. The drop was largely driven by a 1.9% fall in food store sales,...
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