German prelim CPI: 0.4% m-o-m in March vs 0.5% expected

According to the latest data released by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), consumer prices in Germany is expected to be 1.6% in March 2018, up from previous month’s 1.4% but still lower than 1.7% expected..

Key points:

• On a monthly basis, the he consumer prices are expected to increase by 0.4% in March 2018.

• The harmonised index of consumer prices for Germany, which is calculated for European purposes, is expected to increase by 1.5% year on year and 0.4% on February 2018.

Mar 29, 2018

Germany Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (YoY) below forecasts (1.6%) in March: Actual (1.5%)

US: Personal income likely to grow at 0.3% in February - Nomura

Analysts at Nomura expect a steady 0.3% m-o-m increase in US personal income in February following a 0.4% gain in January. Key Quotes “The BEA adjus