24 January 2019 Joseph Hayes
Flash Japan PMI™ highlights further woes for global trade cycle
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GET DEMO24 January 2019 Joseph Hayes
Flash Japan PMI™ highlights further woes for global trade cycle
23 January 2019 David Owen
Analysis of survey anecdotal evidence suggest that global business uncertainty spiked higher at the end of 2018.
23 January 2019 Chris Williamson
In this report, we look at the relationship between the two US surveys and the official data
22 January 2019 Amritpal Virdee
Brexit-exposed sectors in Ireland suffer as Brexit day approaches
18 January 2019 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 21 January 2019
17 January 2019 Chris Williamson
Next week sees the release of flash Eurozone PMI data on the same day that the ECB's Governing Council meets to decide on monetary policy
16 January 2019 Eliot Kerr
December PMI data pointed to the first monthly contraction in French private sector output for two-and-a-half years
14 January 2019 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 14 January 2019
14 January 2019 David Owen
Global metal-using industries are suffering their steepest downturn since early-2016, according to December survey data.
11 January 2019 Andrew Harker
Vietnam's economy seems in a perfect position to defy signs of slowing demand elsewhere and thrive in the global economy
10 January 2019 Chris Williamson
Demand for business machinery and equipment has slipped into decline to signal a reduced appetite for investment spending.
09 January 2019 Chris Williamson
The global economy ended 2018 on a disappointing note
07 January 2019 Bernard Aw
The latest Nikkei PMI data showed the Japanese economy enjoying resilient growth at the end of 2018
04 January 2019 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 7 January 2019
04 January 2019 Pollyanna De Lima
The overall performance of eurozone private sector workers deteriorated to the greatest extent in 67 months at the end of 2018
04 January 2019 Chris Williamson
The UK economy suffers one of its most disappointing expansions since early-2013.
02 January 2019 Chris Williamson
Global manufacturing growth fell to its weakest for over two years at the end of 2018.
02 January 2019 Chris Williamson
UK manufacturing ended 2018 with business activity buoyed by companies ramping up their preparations for a disorderly Brexit.
17 December 2018 Chris Williamson
The flash S&P Global Eurozone Composite PMI fell to its lowest since November 2014 in December
14 December 2018 Chris Williamson
Flash PMI™ survey data from S&P Global show the US economy losing further growth momentum in December
14 December 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 17 December 2018
12 December 2018 Chris Williamson
Global business activity continued to expand at a relatively subdued pace in November
12 December 2018 Pollyanna De Lima
PMI numbers for October and November suggest that further momentum has been gained in the final quarter of 2018.
12 December 2018 Sian Jones
The wellbeing of the Czech goods producing sector has taken a turn for the worse in the latter stages of 2018
10 December 2018 Chris Williamson
The underlying pace of economic growth slowed at the start of the fourth quarter, according to the latest official data.
07 December 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 10 December 2018
07 December 2018 Joseph Hayes
According to the November PMI, Italian private sector output declined at the sharpest pace in five years
07 December 2018 Pollyanna De Lima
November data pointed to a third successive month of efficiency loss across the eurozone.
06 December 2018 Chris Williamson
Global business activity grew at a marginally improved pace for a second successive month in November.
05 December 2018 Paul Smith, Ph.D.
Eurozone economy growing at underlying rate of 0.3% in Q4 2018
05 December 2018 Chris Williamson
PMI surveys showed UK business activity growing at a sharply reduced rate in November
05 December 2018 Bernard Aw
PMI surveys signal Chinese services lead business activity
05 December 2018 Bernard Aw
The Japanese economy continued to enjoy steady growth midway through the closing quarter of 2018, suggesting the economy will rebound after a...
03 December 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 3 December 2018
03 December 2018 Chris Williamson
Global manufacturing growth was unchanged from October's 23-month low in November
03 December 2018 Chris Williamson
A rise in the UK Manufacturing PMI in November is welcome news, but the PMI continues to signal an increased risk of a downturn.
30 November 2018 Chris Williamson
Survey data indicate that US manufacturers expect tariffs to have a widespread upward impact on prices over the next two years.
30 November 2018 Chris Williamson
Manufacturers anticipate widespread tariff-based price impact
26 November 2018 Chris Williamson
The coming week sees the FOMC minutes and updated estimates to GDP for the US, Italy and France, as well as the Euro area’s flash inflation numbers....
23 November 2018 Chris Williamson
The November flash S&P Global PMI surveys brought further evidence that the US economy is enjoying a strong fourth quarter
23 November 2018 Chris Williamson
The latest flash PMI survey data revealed a cooling of Eurozone business growth to a four-year low.
23 November 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 26 November 2018
22 November 2018 Paul Smith, Ph.D. Joseph Hayes
PMI-based models aid understanding of monetary policy decisions
21 November 2018 Chris Williamson
S&P Global's Global Business Outlook survey reveals marked drop in UK business confidence to lowest since the global financial crisis
19 November 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 19 November 2018
16 November 2018 Chris Williamson
The release of flash PMI surveys in the coming week will provide important steers for the economic performance of major economies midway through...
14 November 2018 Chris Williamson
S&P Global US PMI indicates strong start to fourth quarter
14 November 2018 Chris Williamson
S&P Global US PMI selling price index remains near record high
13 November 2018 Andrew Harker
Sub-Saharan African economies have seen growth slow in recent months
12 November 2018 Chris Williamson
UK data updates to employment, wage, inflation and retail sales data will be eyed to ascertain the economy's resilience in the face of intensifying...
09 November 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 12 November 2018
09 November 2018 Chris Williamson
Global business activity grew at a marginally improved rate in October, but remained close to September's two-year low
07 November 2018 Pollyanna De Lima
Widespread contraction in eurozone productivity at start of fourth quarter
06 November 2018 Chris Williamson
Global business activity grew at a marginally improved rate in October.
05 November 2018 Bernard Aw
Japan PMI shows post-typhoon demand lifts output while input costs at 10-year high
05 November 2018 Bernard Aw
China PMI surveys signal business activity growth at weakest in two years
05 November 2018 Chris Williamson
PMI surveys showed UK business activity growing at a sharply reduced rate in October.
02 November 2018 Chris Williamson
Next week’s economic diary is a busy one, including the US FOMC meeting and the worldwide release of October services PMI surveys.
02 November 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 5 November 2018
01 November 2018 Bernard Aw
Indonesia manufacturing PMI points to softer demand conditions at start of Q4
01 November 2018 Chris Williamson
Manufacturers reported a disappointing start to the fourth quarter, registering the weakest monthly growth since the Brexit vote.
26 October 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 29 October 2018
26 October 2018 Chris Williamson
The worldwide release of October manufacturing PMI surveys will be a highlight in the coming week.
25 October 2018 Chris Williamson
Trade-led slowdown pushes flash Eurozone PMI to two-year low at start of fourth quarter
19 October 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 22 October 2018
19 October 2018 Chris Williamson
Flash PMI data will be scoured for signals of economic performance at the start of the final quarter of 2018.
16 October 2018 Joseph Hayes Andrew Harker
Rising interest rates in the US are putting pressure on currencies in emerging markets.
12 October 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 15 October 2018
10 October 2018 Chris Williamson
The following is an extract from S&P Global's monthly PMI overview presentation. For the full report please click on the link at the bottom of...
08 October 2018 Chris Williamson
Global economic growth moderated to a two-year low in September in a broad-based slowdown, according to the latest PMI surveys.
08 October 2018 Sian Jones
Manufacturers in the automotive industry experienced the weakest output growth for almost four years in the third quarter of 2018.
08 October 2018 Bernard Aw
China PMI data points to resilient growth, but also highlight risks to future expansion
05 October 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 8 October 2018
04 October 2018 Chris Williamson
Although the more accurate S&P Global PMI extends back over a decade to early-2007, the ISM data extend back to the 1950s.
04 October 2018 Chris Williamson
September PMI survey data added to signs that the US economy expanded at a slower, but still solid, rate in Q3
03 October 2018 Bernard Aw
Japan PMI at two-year low signals softer output growth
03 October 2018 Chris Williamson
PMI data showed business activity rising in September, albeit with the rate of growth cooling to the second-lowest since April.
03 October 2018 Chris Williamson
Eurozone PMI data showed growth slowing to a near-two year low in September.
01 October 2018 Chris Williamson
Worldwide manufacturers reported the first fall in global export orders for over two years in September.
28 September 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 1 October 2018
24 September 2018 Bernard Aw Chris Williamson Rajiv Biswas
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 24 September 2018
18 September 2018 Sam Teague
Latest survey data indicate that demand and supply fundamentals currently support a stabilisation in copper prices.
18 September 2018 Chris Williamson
Different surveys offer differing views on the health of the US manufacturing economy.
17 September 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 17 September 2018
14 September 2018 Chris Williamson
S&P Global flash PMI surveys will provide early insights into the performance of major economies at the end of the third quarter, in a week in...
14 September 2018 Joseph Hayes
Weaker expansion in global goods-producing sector has strong implications for South Korean exporters.
11 September 2018 Chris Williamson
The following is an extract from S&P Global's monthly PMI overview presentation.
10 September 2018 Sian Jones
Throughout most of 2018, the Myanmar kyat has depreciated rapidly against key currencies.
10 September 2018 Chris Williamson
Global economic growth edged lower in August, according to the latest PMI surveys, down to its second-weakest for nearly two years
07 September 2018 Chris Williamson
Highlights of the week include European Central Bank and Bank of England monetary policy meetings, the latter coming on the heels of updated...
07 September 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Our special focus this week looks at the ASEAN region and its rise as a manufacturing hub.
06 September 2018 Pollyanna De Lima
Workforce efficiency in the euro area worsened marginally for the fifth month running in August.
06 September 2018 Bernard Aw
Nikkei PMI data indicated that the Japanese economy continued to expand in August.
06 September 2018 Chris Williamson
The Eurozone PMI shows the recent run of robust growth of business activity, new orders and employment extending into August.
05 September 2018 Chris Williamson
PMI survey data showing faster service sector growth in August come as much-needed welcome news.
05 September 2018 Chris Williamson
Worldwide manufacturers reported the weakest expansion since November 2016, with near-stagnant exports continuing to act as a drag
05 September 2018 Bernard Aw
The Chinese economy lost some momentum midway through the third quarter amid signs of softer client demand.
03 September 2018 Chris Williamson
UK manufacturing output growth waned in August to its lowest since March 2017.
03 September 2018 Bernard Aw
The latest PMI data set the scene for Malaysia’s manufacturing sector to see its strongest quarterly performance since late-2014.
31 August 2018 Chris Williamson
Highlights of the coming week include the global release of August PMI data, adding further insight into worldwide economic growth, hiring and...
31 August 2018 Bernard Aw Chris Williamson Rajiv Biswas
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 3 September 2018
24 August 2018 Chris Williamson
The coming week sees US second quarter GDP and consumer expenditure numbers, including closely-watched price indices, with France, Italy, India...
24 August 2018 Chris Williamson
Flash PMI survey data indicated that the eurozone economy continued to grow in August.
24 August 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 27 August 2018
23 August 2018 Bernard Aw
The August flash PMI data indicated that Japan’s manufacturing sector continued to expand midway through the third quarter. However, the survey...
17 August 2018 Chris Williamson
Flash PMI surveys will be a feature of the week, highlighting how Japan, the US and Eurozone are faring midway through Q3.
17 August 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 20 August 2018
16 August 2018 Sian Jones
The recent football World Cup in Russia has provided a boost to the Russian economy.
16 August 2018 Chris Williamson
Manufacturing continued to expand in July, but the underlying trend has shown signs of weakening.
15 August 2018 Chris Williamson
Consumer price inflation ticked higher to 2.5% in July, according to the Office for National Statistics.
14 August 2018 Chris Williamson
Japanese economic growth rebounded in the second quarter, allying fears of a bout of renewed economic malaise.
14 August 2018 Chris Williamson
The latest labour market data show low unemployment once again failing to stimulate faster pay growth.
13 August 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead Asia Pacific Economic Preview: Week of 13 August 2018
10 August 2018 Chris Williamson
The week ahead sees important official data updates to the health of the US and China economies at the start of the third quarter.
10 August 2018 Chris Williamson
The following is an extract from S&P Global's monthly PMI overview presentation.
10 August 2018 Chris Williamson
The UK economy rebounded from a weak start to the year in the second quarter, according to official data.
07 August 2018 Bernard Aw
Chinese economic growth remained relatively stable at the start of the third quarter, according to the latest Caixin PMI survey data.
07 August 2018 Rajiv Biswas Paul Smith, Ph.D. Bernard Aw
This note also includes a special feature on the Indian economy.
06 August 2018 Bernard Aw
PMI data indicated that the Japanese economy expanded at the start of the third quarter, but the pace of growth lost momentum.
27 July 2018 Chris Williamson
A busy week sees important central bank meetings in the US, Japan and the UK, as well as India and Brazil. Major data releases include the worldwide...
25 July 2018 Paul Smith, Ph.D.
In this research paper, we showcase the power of the PMI in tracking quarterly changes in Eurozone GDP.
25 July 2018 Chris Williamson
The July flash PMI survey data indicated that the US economy sustained strong growth momentum.
25 July 2018 Chris Williamson
Flash PMI survey data indicated that the eurozone economy expanded at the start of the third quarter, but the pace of growth lost momentum again...
20 July 2018 Chris Williamson
The release of flash PMI data for July will add clues as to global economic growth trends as we move into the second half of 2018, and will be...
19 July 2018 Chris Williamson
Official data confirmed the survey data signal that US manufacturing output growth picked up in the second quarter.
19 July 2018 Annabel Fiddes
Latest official data regarding employee earnings and inflation have both come in under forecasts, but survey data suggest that pay and price...
13 July 2018 Chris Williamson
A week that kicks off with the findings from the largest global survey of business expectations also sees important data releases for the US...
10 July 2018 Chris Williamson
Monthly Global Review
10 July 2018 Chris Williamson
Monthly Global Review
08 July 2018 Chris Williamson
Some of the highlights of the week ahead include fresh official data on economic growth trends in the UK and Eurozone as policymakers look for...
05 July 2018 Pollyanna De Lima
Eurozone productivity broadly stabilised in June as expansion in the service sector partially offset deterioration at goods producers.
04 July 2018 Bernard Aw
The Japanese economy end the second quarter on a stronger note, according to Nikkei PMI surveys, with other survey indicators suggesting economic...
04 July 2018 Bernard Aw
The steady expansion of China’s economy was sustained at the end of the second quarter, according to the latest Caixin PMI surveys, but the upturn...
04 July 2018 Chris Williamson
June’s UK PMI surveys indicated a strong end to the second quarter.
04 July 2018
Latest Italian PMI data indicated an improvement in business activity growth during June.
03 July 2018 Chris Williamson
Worldwide manufacturers reported the weakest rise in export orders for two years in June, contributing to the slowest improvement in business...
02 July 2018 Bernard Aw
Business conditions in Malaysia’s manufacturing sector deteriorated further during June, according to latest Nikkei surveys, rounding off the...
29 June 2018 Chris Williamson
The coming week sees important data releases which include worldwide PMI surveys and US employment numbers. Policy highlights include the Reserve...
29 June 2018 Chris Williamson
The coming week sees important data releases which include worldwide PMI surveys and US employment numbers.
25 June 2018 Chris Williamson
An overall solid performance of the US economy in June masks a slowdown trend in manufacturing.
22 June 2018 Chris Williamson
The coming week sees GDP updates for the US and UK as well as a policy meeting in New Zealand. Besides data releases, the EU/UK Brexit summit...
22 June 2018 Chris Williamson
S&P Global’s PMI surveys signal another bumper month of employment growth in June.
22 June 2018 Chris Williamson
Flash PMI survey data for June showed business activity regaining some momentum.
22 June 2018 Bernard Aw
Japan manufacturing continued to enjoy robust growth in June, but there were further signs of easing demand, especially in export markets, calling...
21 June 2018 Sam Teague
Copper prices rose markedly in the first two weeks of June on the back of supply shortage fears and bullish price speculation.
19 June 2018 Chris Williamson
The week sees key monetary policy meetings in the UK and Brazil, which lead up to the release of flash PMI surveys for the Eurozone, US and Japan....
19 June 2018 Chris Williamson
The week sees key monetary policy meetings in the UK and Brazil, which lead up to the release of flash PMI surveys.
18 June 2018 Gabriella Dickens
Growth in the Zambian economy has regained momentum during the second quarter so far.
18 June 2018 Andrew Harker
Irish economy rebounds following Storm Emma disruption
14 June 2018 Chris Williamson
Survey and official data have diverged in terms of the health of the euro area manufacturing sector.
12 June 2018 Chris Williamson
Monthly PMI Overview June 2018
12 June 2018 Pollyanna De Lima
May sees deterioration in eurozone workforce efficiency
11 June 2018 Chris Williamson
The coming week sees monetary policy meetings at the US Federal Reserve, ECB and Bank of Japan.
08 June 2018 Sian Jones
Goods producers in the US basic materials sector have signalled signs of recovery from weaker demand conditions seen at the start of the year....
08 June 2018 Bernard Aw
The Reserve Bank of India raised the policy rate for the first time in nearly four-and-a-half years at the June meeting. Future action will depend...
08 June 2018 Chris Williamson
Average salaries awarded to candidates taking up new jobs rose at the fastest rate for three years in May in a further sign that the tightening...
07 June 2018 Bernard Aw
Business conditions in South Korea’s manufacturing sector deteriorated further in May, according to the Nikkei PMI surveys, setting the scene...
07 June 2018 Chris Williamson
US takes lead in global expansion
05 June 2018 Bernard Aw
China’s economy maintained a steady momentum midway through the second quarter, according to the latest Caixin PMI surveys.
05 June 2018
Following marginal growth in March, a solid expansion in output was registered in the global automobile manufacturing sector during April.
05 June 2018 Chris Williamson
Business activity rose to the greatest extent recorded so far this year in May, though forward-looking indicators suggest growth could deteriorate....
05 June 2018 Bernard Aw
After a solid start to the second quarter, the Japanese economy expanded at a slower rate in May.
04 June 2018 Bernard Aw
Growth in the Indonesian manufacturing sector picked up slightly midway through the second quarter, according to the Nikkei PMI surveys, setting...
04 June 2018 Chris Williamson
UK construction activity increased in May, but growth looks set to lose momentum in coming months.
01 June 2018 Chris Williamson
Business survey data for May will provide indications of global and national economic trends midway through the second quarter, with UK data...
01 June 2018 Chris Williamson
Global Manufacturing PMI at nine-month low amid near-stagnation of worldwide exports
01 June 2018 Chris Williamson
Business survey data for May will provide indications of global and national economic trends midway through the second quarter.
01 June 2018 Chris Williamson
The eurozone manufacturing sector reported its slowest expansion for 15 months in May, according to the final PMI data.
01 June 2018 Chris Williamson
UK Manufacturing PMI stages unconvincing rebound in May
25 May 2018 Chris Williamson
Upcoming manufacturing PMI surveys will give a guide to global economic trends halfway through the second quarter.
23 May 2018 Chris Williamson
S&P Global’s ‘flash’ manufacturing PMI survey indicated further robust output growth and strong hiring momentum during May.
23 May 2018 Bernard Aw
Flash PMI at nine-month low to signal weaker growth of Japanese manufacturing
21 May 2018 Bernard Aw
The Malaysian economy grew at a slower pace in the opening quarter of 2018, in line with advance signals from business surveys.
18 May 2018 Chris Williamson
The week sees a range of data that will add to views on policy decisions at major central banks.
18 May 2018 Andrew Harker
Vietnam makes progress towards achieving economic plans
18 May 2018 Chris Williamson
The week sees a range of data that will add to views on policy decisions at major central banks.
16 May 2018 Bernard Aw
The Japanese economy shrank in the first three months of 2018, according to the preliminary estimate of gross domestic product.
15 May 2018 Sam Teague
Survey data suggest that subdued demand growth at aluminium-using firms worldwide presents a downside risk for prices.
15 May 2018 Chris Williamson
New GDP estimates add further confirmation to the slowing of the Eurozone economy in early 2018.
14 May 2018
India’s economic performance accelerated to the strongest in three months at the start of the second quarter.
14 May 2018 Chris Williamson
S&P Global US PMI surveys indicate price pressures at highest since mid-2011
10 May 2018 Chris Williamson
Monthly PMI Overview
10 May 2018 Chris Williamson
The Bank of England left interest rates unchanged at the Monetary Policy Committee's May meeting.
10 May 2018 Chris Williamson
Monthly PMI Overview
04 May 2018 Bernard Aw
Chinese economic growth stymied in April by falling exports
04 May 2018 Pollyanna De Lima
Total productivity in the euro area was broadly unchanged in April, thereby ending a 58-month period of uninterrupted growth.
04 May 2018 Chris Williamson
After a brief spell of excitement at the start of the year, PMI survey data indicate that global economic growth has settled into a lower (but...
03 May 2018 Bernard Aw
The Japanese economy expanded at the strongest rate for six months at the start of the second quarter, according to PMI data.
03 May 2018 Chris Williamson
Business activity picked up only modestly in April after being disrupted by heavy snowfall in March.
02 May 2018 Bernard Aw
Latest survey data indicate that the health of Malaysia's manufacturing economy weakened further at the start of the second quarter.
02 May 2018 Chris Williamson
PMI survey data show global manufacturing managed only a modest rebound in April.
02 May 2018 Bernard Aw
Indonesia’s manufacturing economy picked up pace at the beginning of the second quarter, building on the positive start to the year.
01 May 2018 Chris Williamson
UK manufacturers reported the weakest improvement in business conditions for nearly one-and-a-half years in April.
27 April 2018 Chris Williamson
UK economic growth slowed to near stagnation in the first quarter, casting further doubts on the health of the economy.
27 April 2018 Chris Williamson
The week sees important updates to the global economic picture in the form of manufacturing and service sector PMI surveys.
23 April 2018 Chris Williamson
Eurozone settles into lower gear
20 April 2018 Chris Williamson
As a ‘soft data’ advance guide to official data on manufacturing output, the S&P Global PMI has outperformed the ISM.
18 April 2018 Chris Williamson
S&P Global’s PMI data painted a far more accurate picture of the US manufacturing economy in 2017 than the ISM surveys.
18 April 2018 Joseph Hayes
The latest Commonwealth Bank of Australia PMI data signalled another month of solid output growth at the end of the first quarter.
18 April 2018 Andrew Harker
The latest Stanbic Bank Ghana PMI, compiled by S&P Global, pointed to the strongest improvement in business conditions for six months in March....
17 April 2018 Pollyanna De Lima
Brazil PMI shows improved growth momentum during opening months of 2018
17 April 2018 Bernard Aw
Slowdown in Asia transport business activity at end of Q1
10 April 2018 Annabel Fiddes
Staff appointments rose sharply in March, while lower candidate availability placed further upward pressure on starting pay.
10 April 2018 Chris Williamson
Global economic growth slowed sharply to the weakest for over a year in March, according to PMI survey data.
10 April 2018 Sian Jones
The Czech manufacturing sector started 2018 in rude health, according to the latest PMI survey data.
06 April 2018 Chris Williamson
The week sees economic news that should provide insights into central bank thinking in the US, UK and eurozone.
06 April 2018 Bernard Aw
Hong Kong’s private sector achieved its strongest quarterly performance since early 2014, according to latest Nikkei PMI data.
06 April 2018 Bernard Aw
PMI surveys can provide early insights into demand at industry level, as illustrated by the following analysis of air transport and air travel....
05 April 2018 Chris Williamson
Global economic growth slowed sharply to the weakest for over a year in March, according to the latest PMI surveys.
04 April 2018
Global manufacturing growth slowed to a five-month low in March, though remained robust by recent standards.
04 April 2018 Bernard Aw
March PMI survey data signalled a noticeable loss of momentum in China’s economic growth
04 April 2018 Chris Williamson
Global manufacturing growth slowed to a five-month low in March, though remained robust by recent standards.
04 April 2018 Bernard Aw
Growth of Japanese business activity was the slowest since October 2016 at the end of the first quarter.
03 April 2018 Bernard Aw
The Philippines manufacturing sector is on course for its weakest quarterly growth in recent years, according to Nikkei PMI data.
03 April 2018 Bernard Aw
Thailand’s manufacturing economy ended the first quarter on a low, according to Nikkei PMI data
22 March 2018 Chris Williamson
Eurozone business activity grew at its slowest rate for over a year in March, according to the flash S&P Global Eurozone PMI.
22 March 2018 Bernard Aw
The March flash PMI rounded off the best quarter for the Japanese manufacturing economy since early-2014.
21 March 2018 Chris Williamson
Signs of accelerating pay growth raise the prospect of interest rates being hiked again in May.
20 March 2018 Joseph Hayes
Global production growth in the food and beverages industry remained strong during February, according to latest PMI data.
20 March 2018 Chris Williamson
Softer UK inflation means the squeeze on incomes is coming to an end, with survey data highlighting how the mood among households has started...
20 March 2018 Alex Gill
The eurozone construction sector is enjoying one of its best spells for over a decade, with growth remaining buoyant in February.
19 March 2018 Bernard Aw
China’s economy lost a little momentum in February, but the country remained on course for its best quarter for over seven years.
12 March 2018 Bernard Aw
The Australian economy maintained solid growth momentum in February, according to the latest Commonwealth Bank PMI surveys.
09 March 2018 Mathieu Ras
The European economy has been accelerating for the last two years, leading to increased pressure on productive capacity.
07 March 2018 Chris Williamson
The global economy has enjoyed accelerating momentum so far in 2018, according to PMI data.
05 March 2018 Chris Williamson
The UK economy picked up steam again in February after a slow start to the year.
05 March 2018 Bernard Aw
Japanese economic growth remained robust in February despite losing a bit of momentum.
05 March 2018 Bernard Aw
PMI survey data showed the UK manufacturing sector growing at the slowest pace for nearly a year in February
02 March 2018 Bernard Aw
Growth in the Philippines manufacturing economy suffered a further loss of momentum during February, according to the Nikkei PMI surveys.
02 March 2018 Chris Williamson
A busy week sees a flow of key data releases ranging from worldwide services PMI surveys through to the US employment report.
01 March 2018 Chris Williamson
Global manufacturing lost a little momentum for a second successive month in February, according to the latest PMI™ surveys.
01 March 2018 Bernard Aw
The Indonesian manufacturing PMI surveys show the strongest rate of growth since the summer of 2016.
01 March 2018 Chris Williamson
PMI survey data showed the UK manufacturing sector growing at the slowest pace for nearly a year in February
23 February 2018 Bernard Aw
Worldwide releases of manufacturing PMI surveys will provide important signals as to global growth trends in the first quarter.
22 February 2018 Chris Williamson
The economy grew less than previously thought in the final three months of 2017.
21 February 2018 Chris Williamson
The latest labour market snapshot brings mixed messages for policymakers.
21 February 2018 Chris Williamson
February saw the eurozone’s growth spurt lose a little momentum, but the rate of expansion remains impressive.
21 February 2018 Chris Williamson
US business activity growth accelerated markedly in February, according to the flash PMI™ surveys.
21 February 2018 Bernard Aw
The Japanese manufacturing upturn continued in February, setting the sector on course for the best quarter since the start of 2014.
20 February 2018 Joseph Hayes
Survey data indicate that UK households have become increasingly convinced that borrowing costs will rise again in coming months.
20 February 2018 Sian Jones
While many economies are seeing central banks become more hawkish, Russia is bucking the trend.
16 February 2018 Bernard Aw
Flash February PMI releases will provide all-important insights into first quarter economic growth and price trends of major economies.
14 February 2018 Mathieu Ras
PMI sector data provide a global view of the tech industry, and also help to anticipate regions and sub-sectors that are over- or under-performing....
13 February 2018 Andrew Harker
The Spanish economy made a strong start to 2018, raising hopes that the recent solid expansion of the economy will continue as the year progresses....
13 February 2018 Chris Williamson
UK inflation came in higher than expected in January, adding further pressure for policymakers to hike interest rates again, possibly as soon...
13 February 2018 Chris Williamson
Official data confirmed the solid performance of the UK’s manufacturing sector at the end of 2017, but construction remained a drag on the economy....
09 February 2018 Bernard Aw
Inflation and retail sales figures for both the US and UK are in focus next week.
08 February 2018 Joseph Hayes
The latest S&P Global US PMI data point to both stronger domestic demand and inflationary pressures.
08 February 2018 Annabel Fiddes
Latest data from UK recruitment agencies signalled a further sharp increase in the number of people placed into permanent positions in January....
08 February 2018 Chris Williamson
The global economy started 2018 with accelerating momentum, according to PMI survey data.
06 February 2018 Bernard Aw
Official data showed the Taiwanese economy growing faster than expected in the final quarter of 2017, as signalled well in advance by PMI data....
05 February 2018 Chris Williamson
At 58.8, the final Eurozone PMI for January 2018 registered the strongest monthly expansion since June 2006.
05 February 2018 Bernard Aw
The Japanese economy continued to enjoy robust growth at the start of 2018, with further signs of rising inflationary pressures.
05 February 2018 Bernard Aw
The Australian economy started 2018 in good health, but the latest Commonwealth Bank PMI surveys pointed to slower growth.
05 February 2018 Chris Williamson
The pace of UK economic growth slowed sharply at the start of the year as January saw a triple-whammy of weaker PMI™ surveys.
02 February 2018 Bernard Aw
While the Philippines manufacturing economy ended last year on a high, it started 2018 on a more modest note.
02 February 2018 Bernard Aw
Latest survey data showed that China’s economy enjoyed a strong start to 2018, with the fastest growth of business activity for seven years.
02 February 2018 Bernard Aw
Worldwide releases of services PMI surveys will provide insights into global economic growth and price trends at the start of 2018.
01 February 2018 Bernard Aw
The positive growth momentum in Thailand’s manufacturing economy seen at the end of last year extended into 2018.
01 February 2018 Chris Williamson
Global manufacturing started 2018 on an upbeat note, with businesses registering one of the strongest expansions for seven years.
01 February 2018 Chris Williamson
Latest UK Manufacturing PMI data pointed to slower, but still robust, growth of the sector at the start of 2018.
26 January 2018 Bernard Aw
Worldwide releases of S&P Global Manufacturing PMI surveys will provide all-important, up-to-date signals of global economic growth and price...
26 January 2018 Chris Williamson
The US economy grew less than expected in the closing quarter of 2017, according to fresh official data.
26 January 2018 Bernard Aw
Worldwide releases of S&P Global Manufacturing PMI surveys will provide signals of growth and price trends at the start of 2018.
26 January 2018 Chris Williamson
The UK economy enjoyed further resilient growth in the closing quarter of 2017.
24 January 2018 Bernard Aw
Japanese manufacturing firms enjoyed the best monthly improvement in business conditions for nearly four years in January.
24 January 2018 Chris Williamson
Business activity is expanding at a rate not seen for almost 12 years.
24 January 2018 Chris Williamson
The flash PMI surveys indicated a mixed but broadly encouraging start to 2018 for the US economy.
24 January 2018 Chris Williamson
The UK labour market showed signs of strength late last year, with employment rising and pay growth creeping higher.
22 January 2018 Bernard Aw
Official data for Taiwan confirmed the strong exports trend seen in recent PMI surveys at the end of 2017.
19 January 2018 Bernard Aw
A number of countries see fourth quarter GDP numbers, while flash January PMI releases will indicate trends at the start of 2018...
19 January 2018 Chris Williamson
There was very little Christmas joy for retailers as sales slumped in December, according to the latest official data.
19 January 2018 Bernard Aw
China’s economy expands by 6.9% in 2017, with PMI data suggesting that firms start 2018 on a firm footing.
19 January 2018 Bernard Aw
As 2017 drew to a close, Asia’s auto sector enjoyed its best growth spurt since 2010, according to PMI survey data....
19 January 2018
Recent PMI data suggest the Greek manufacturing sector may finally be on a path to recovery....
17 January 2018 Chris Williamson
S&P Global’s US Manufacturing PMI survey New Orders Index offers valuable insight into the latest factory order trends...
16 January 2018 Bernard Aw
PMI data can be used as a simple but effective tool for predicting Malaysia’s GDP growth rates well ahead of official statistics.
15 January 2018 Andrew Harker
Strong economic growth in 2017 was driven by a humming manufacturing sector, backing up the findings of the Nikkei PMI.
15 January 2018 Chris Williamson
Official data showed UK industry performing well in November, which should help boost the economy in the fourth quarter.
05 January 2018 Bernard Aw
"Nikkei PMI data showed Japanese economic growth maintaining solid momentum at the end of 2017. Price pressures meanwhile remained firm, with...
05 January 2018 Chris Williamson
"The global economy ended 2017 on a buoyant note, according to PMI survey data. Current business activity growth gained momentum and rising inflows...
05 January 2018 Bernard Aw
US inflation and retail sales figures are in focus next week as analysts search for clues as to the timing of the next Fed rate hike. A host...
04 January 2018 Bernard Aw
"The Australian economy ended 2017 with its weakest quarter in over a year, though the latest Commonwealth Bank PMI surveys also suggest that...
04 January 2018 Bernard Aw
"The Chinese economy finished last year on a strong note, marking its best year since 2010, according to the Caixin China PMI surveys. However...
04 January 2018 Chris Williamson
A strong December global PMI rounded off the best year for manufacturing since 2010. While the upturn continued to show signs of broadening out...
04 January 2018 Chris Williamson
"The December PMI™ surveys showed the UK economy ending 2017 with a resilient and steady pace of growth, though a softer increase in new orders...
03 January 2018 Bernard Aw
The following is an extract from S&P Global's monthly Asia PMI overview presentation. For the full report please click on the link at the bottom...
03 January 2018 Chris Williamson
"The UK construction industry looks to have pulled out of its downturn, with improved PMI survey readings in the closing months of 2017 compared...
03 January 2018 Bernard Aw
Thailand’s manufacturing economy ended an otherwise unspectacular year on a positive note. December PMI data showed an improvement in operating...
02 January 2018 Bernard Aw
"The Philippines manufacturing economy finished the year on a solid footing, ending its best quarter of 2017, according to the Nikkei PMI data....
22 December 2017 Bernard Aw
"As the final week of 2017 arrives, analysts will assess updated Japanese and German inflation data for clues on future policy moves. Other key...
15 December 2017 Bernard Aw
A number of major economies are releasing updated third quarter GDP numbers while markets will keenly watch the Bank of Japan’s meeting next...
14 December 2017 Chris Williamson
"The eurozone economy is picking up further momentum as the year comes to a close, ending its best quarter since the start of 2011. The strong...
14 December 2017 Bernard Aw
"Manufacturing conditions in Indonesia improved in November after a disappointing start to the fourth quarter, indicating further steady economic...
14 December 2017 Bernard Aw
Japanese goods producers are enjoying their best quarter since the start of 2014 having seen business conditions improve to the greatest extent...
12 December 2017 Chris Williamson
"UK inflation rose to a near six-year high in November, and chances are that it could rise further before starting to ease again later in 2018....
11 December 2017 Chris Williamson
"Official data on the output of manufacturing and construction in October highlight the divergent trends in the UK economy, as rising exports...
08 December 2017
Price pressures revive as global business reports faster order book growth
08 December 2017 Chris Williamson
The following is an extract from S&P Global's monthly PMI overview presentation. For the full report please click on the link at the bottom of...
08 December 2017 Bernard Aw
"Next week sees December Flash PMI releases, providing insights into the health of the US, eurozone and Japanse economies at the end of the fourth...