Japan's economy expands in Q4

Japan

Japan's economy rose more in Q4 compared to the estimations, amid the capital expenditure rising at the fastest pace within a period of three years.

Japan's economic status betters through Oct - Dec

The Japanese economy escalated for the period October to December at a yearly rate of 1.2%, lower than the median forecasts for an annualized growth of 1.6%. Any rate above 1.0% is an indication of expansion.

The nation's leading index rose from 104.8 to 105.5. The analysts estimated the indicator to appreciate 105.4.

Japan's economy watchers current index declined from 49.8 to 48.6 and did not meet the predictions for a rise to 49.9.

China

China's trade balance declined from 51.35B to -9.15B and did not match the estimations for a drop to 25.75B.

France

The French trade balance dropped from -3.6B to -7.9B. The economists predicted the nation's TB to decline to -3.7B.

Hungary

Hungary's consumer price inflation rose from 2.3% to 2.9% and differed from the estimations for appreciation to 2.7%.

Germany

Germany's industrial production climbed from -2.4% to 2.8%. The analysts predicted the German IP to rise 2.5%.

Spain

Spain's industrial production escalated from 2.0% to 2.5%. The economists estimated appreciation to 2.4%.

Switzerland

Switzerland's consumer price inflation climbed from 0.0% to 0.5%. The economists and the analyst predicted the Swiss CPI to rise 0.2%.

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