Economic Data Summary: German Industrial Orders & UK Halifax House Prices

Tina Collins

Oct 7, 2024

German Industrial Orders (MoM):
Actual: -5.8%
Forecast: -2%
Previous: 2.9%

Significant decline in industrial orders, much worse than expected.

UK Halifax House Prices (MoM):
Actual: 0.3%
Forecast: Not provided
Previous: 0.3%

House prices remain stable month-over-month.

UK Halifax House Prices (YoY):
Actual: 4.7%
Forecast: Not provided
Previous: 4.3%

Year-over-year increase in house prices, showing slight improvement.

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