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US NFIB business optimism index advanced in July
In the US, the NFIB business optimism index rose to 89.90 in July, compared to a reading of 89.50 in the prior month.
Japan PPI climbed more than anticipated in July
In Japan, the producer price index (PPI) advanced 8.60% on a YoY basis in July, compared to a revised rise of 9.40% in the previous month. Markets were anticipating the PPI to record a rise of 8.40%.
China CPI advanced less than expected in July
In China, the consumer price index (CPI) climbed 2.70% on a YoY basis in July, compared to a rise of 2.50% in the prior month. Market expectations were for the CPI were to record a rise of 2.90%.
China PPI climbed less than anticipated in July
In China, the PPI rose 4.20% on a YoY basis in July, compared to a rise of 6.10% in the previous month. Market anticipations were for the PPI to record a rise of 8.00%.
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