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Households' share wealth in Sweden continues to increase

February 29, 2016 Households' wealth in shares in companies listed on the Swedish market was valued at SEK 724 billion at the end of December last year.

Producer prices of services sold to French businesses virtually stable in Q4

February 29, 2016 In the fourth quarter of 2015, producer prices of services sold to French businesses were almost unchanged for the second consecutive quarter, +0.1% as in the third quarter.

GDP in 21 regions below half of EU average, 6 regions over double the average

February 29, 2016 In 2014, regional GDP per capita, expressed in terms of purchasing power standards, ranged from 30% of the European Union (EU) average in the Bulgarian region of Severozapaden, to 539% of the average in Inner London - West in the United Kingdom.

UK house prices continue to rise in January ahead of new stap duty

February 29, 2016 UK house prices continued to surge in January as buy-to-let and second home purchasers rushed in ahead of the government's new stamp duty charges.

French consumption rebounds in January, country falls into deflation

February 29, 2016 French households' consumption expanded more strongly than expected in January, boosted by energy purchases and those of household goods.

Eurozone economic confidence deteriorates more than expected

February 29, 2016 Economic sentiment in the eurozone deteriorated more than in expected in February, according to data from the European Commission.

U.S. Q4 GDP unexpectedly revised higher, personal income increased

February 27, 2016 The second estimate of U.S. economic growth in the fourth quarter was unexpectedly revised higher, the Commerce Department revealed.

German consumer price index flat versus year ago

February 27, 2016 German consumer prices were unchanged in February, dragged down by a large fall in energy prices.

Japan's CPI flat, deflationary pressures still weigh

February 27, 2016 Japan's consumer prices remained flat in January compared to the same period a year earlier, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications said.

UK consumer sentiment index dropped to 0 in February

February 27, 2016 UK consumer confidence fell in February to its lowest level since December 2014 amid concerns over the economic outlook, a GfK survey revealed.

International Monetary Fund says the world needs urgent action

February 27, 2016 International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Christine Lagarde has urged other countries to implement structural reforms along with China to strengthen their and the world's economies.

U.S. durable goods orders bounce back in January

February 26, 2016 U.S. durable goods orders bounced back in January but an underlying proxy for trends in investment in the wider economy was still well in the red.