Category: unexpectedly

  • Unexpectedly low December CPI reading cuts 2024 inflation

    The Israeli CPI fell 0.3% in December, more than expected with analysts expecting a 0.1% decline, after the CPI rose 0.5% in October. In the twelve months of 2024, the inflation rate fell to 3.2%, from 3.4% at the end of November, according to figures released by the Central Statistics…

  • UK retail sales rise unexpectedly in September despite economic uncertainties

    UK retail sales rose unexpectedly in September, defying analysts’ expectations of a contraction, as consumers increased their spending on technology despite looming tax rises and economic uncertainties. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), retail transactions rose 0.3% in September, building on a strong 1% increase in August. Analysts…

  • CPI unexpectedly fell in September

    The Israeli Consumer Price Index (CPI) unexpectedly fell by 0.2% in September, while analysts expected it to remain unchanged. In the 12 months to the end of September 2024, the inflation rate fell slightly to 3.5% from 3.4% at the end of August, according to figures released by the Central…

  • BOJ Unexpectedly Hiked Rates by 0.15% While Unanimously Voting to Taper Bond Purchases

    The Bank of Japan surprised markets when it announced its decision to raise interest rates by 0.15% from The post BOJ Unexpectedly Hiked Rates by 0.15% While Unanimously Voting to Taper Bond Purchases first appeared on Investorempires.com.