The index of business activity in the manufacturing sector (PMI) of Eurozone for the last month has increased, contrary to expectations. Markit Economics says the indicator (seasonally adjusted) was 53.2 compared with 53.1 in the previous month. The forecast was the same level at 53.1.
The index of business activity in the manufacturing sector (PMI) of France for the last month decreased contrary to expectations. This is evidenced by the data released on Monday.According to the report prepared by Markit Economics research organization, the indicator (seasonally adjusted) was 51.4 compared with 51.6 in the previous month. Experts expected the index to maintain for the last month at 51.6.
The index of business activity in the manufacturing sector (PMI) in Germany for the last month has increased, contrary to expectations. According to the report prepared by the same Markit Economics, the indicator (seasonally adjusted) was 53.2 compared with 53.0 in the previous month. The forecast was the index to maintain for the last month at 53.0.
The index of business activity in the manufacturing sector (PMI) of UK for the last month decreased contrary to expectations. Markit research firm and the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) said the indicator (seasonally adjusted) was 51.9 compared with 52.5 in the previous month. These data were revised down from 52.7. The experts expected the index to keep at 52.7.
The number of mortgage approvals in the UK for the last month rose more than expected. According to the report prepared by the Bank of England, this index (seasonally adjusted) was 70.41K compared to 69.87K the previous month. These figures were revised upward from 69.63K. The experts expected the growth rate for the last month to 69.65K.
The indicator – UK M4 money supply in the last quarter fell more than expected. According to the report prepared by the Bank of England, this index (seasonally adjusted) was 0.4% compared with 0.6% in the previous quarter. Experts expected a decline to 0.5%.