Preliminary GDP for the third quarter grows by 12.7%, while the October CPI falls by 0.3%

The Gross Domestic Product preliminary quarter-on-quarter of the euro zone has shown a 12.7% rise in the third quarter of the year, above the 9.4% forecast, notably improving the decrease of 11.8% in the previous quarter. This is the largest rise seen by the indicator in its history.

Year-on-year GDP has fallen 4.3%, moderating the previous decline of 14.8% and the expected decline of 7%.

The Eurozone has also released its preliminary inflation data for October. He Annual CPI has fallen by 0.3%, as expected, matching the September drop. The annual Core Consumer Price Index rose again 0.2%, meeting expectations.

Finally, the rate of Unemployment in the region has remained at 8.3% during the month of September, confirming the forecasts.

EUR / USD reaction

The EUR/USD It has barely reacted to the data published in the euro zone, and continues to operate under pressure around the 1.1670 zone, trading 0.03% below its opening price.

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Credits: Forex Street

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