• The news for EU Economic Area and Europe in general on Thursday include news from the UK and one important indicator from Germany. According to a Reuter’s report, Global shares were up, while European markets were boosted by accelerating business activity and positive earnings.
• At 06:00 (GMT) the announcement of the German Factory Orders. This measures the Change in the total value of new purchase orders placed with manufacturers. This is an indicator of production which in turn signals expansion or contraction of an economys’ activity.
• At 08:30 GMT the UK Final Services PMI is due. These surveys include ratings of the relative level of business conditions including employment, production, new orders, prices, supplier deliveries, and inventories.
• At 11:00 GMT the Bank of England will come out with the Official Bank rate which currently stands at 0.10% and is expected to remain unchanged. The Bank rate votes will accompany the announcement and are expected to be unanimous.
• At the same time (11:00 GMT) the Bank of England Monetary Policy report will take place. This report provides the BOE's projection for inflation and economic growth over the next 2 years.
European indices yesterday :
• DAX: +2.10%
• EURO: +1.99%
• MIB: +2.00%
• CAC: +1.40%