13 September 2017 Chris Williamson
"Official data once again highlight the unusual state of the labour market and wider economy. Companies are taking on staff in strong numbers...
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12 September 2017 Andrew Harker
"Zambian companies took on staff at the fastest pace in just over two years in August, according to survey data, amid sustained expansions in...
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08 September 2017 Bernard Aw
"Among the highlights next week are a fresh batch of UK economic data on jobs, earnings, retail sales and inflation, which could influence the...
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08 September 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...
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08 September 2017 Bernard Aw
"The majority of Asian sectors expanded midway through the third quarter, according to latest PMI data, with strong performances seen in sectors...
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07 September 2017 Pollyanna De Lima
"Labour market efficiency in the eurozone improved further in August, marking a 51-month sequence of growth. The upturn was widespread across...
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06 September 2017 Chris Williamson
"Global economic growth rose to its highest for over two years in August, according to the latest PMI data, with even more marked improvements...
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06 September 2017 Bernard Aw
"The Japanese economy expanded further midway through the third quarter, but the pace of growth remained below the average seen in the first...
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05 September 2017 Chris Williamson
"The pace of economic growth slipped to its lowest in six months in August, according to PMI survey data, as an improved performance in the manufacturing..."...
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05 September 2017 Chris Williamson
The latest survey data reveal how the summer months have seen eurozone economic growth moderate only slightly from the rapid pace seen in the...
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05 September 2017 Bernard Aw
"China's economy kicked up to a higher gear in August, setting the stage for a stronger GDP expansion in the third quarter. However, employment...
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01 September 2017 Bernard Aw
Worldwide releases of August services PMI surveys will provide important steers on third-quarter growth and inflation trends for major economies....
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01 September 2017 Chris Williamson
The latest US PMI survey showed a renewed stuttering of the manufacturing economy during August. The headline seasonally adjusted PMI fell from...
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01 September 2017 Chris Williamson
"Global manufacturing enjoyed its strongest improvement in business conditions for over six years in August, underscoring expectations of improved...
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25 August 2017 Bernard Aw
"Worldwide release of manufacturing PMI survey data for August will play a critical role in gauging the health of global economies in the third...
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24 August 2017 Bernard Aw
"Latest Flash Japan PMI data show the manufacturing economy gaining momentum midway through the third quarter, ending a slowdown seen over the...
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21 August 2017 Chris Williamson
"Official data showed a poor start to the third quarter for US manufacturers, corroborating earlier survey data from S&P Global. Output fell...
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21 August 2017 Chris Williamson
"Household finances continued to deteriorate in August, according to survey data, though the rate of decline moderated from July's three-year...
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17 August 2017 Bernard Aw
"A number of countries see updated second quarter GDP numbers, but the flash August PMI data for the US, Eurozone and Japan will provide early...
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17 August 2017 Chris Williamson
"Subdued retail sales growth in July reflected an ongoing deterioration in household finances, linked in turn to low pay, rising prices and concern...
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16 August 2017 Chris Williamson
"The second quarter saw strong growth of employment and falling unemployment, but a persistent lack of any significant upturn wage growth in...
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15 August 2017 Chris Williamson
"US retail sales rose at the fastest rate seen so far this year in July, matching a pick-up seen in PMI data relating to new orders placed at...
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15 August 2017 Chris Williamson
"A steadying of inflation in July further dents prospects of a rate rise by the Bank of England any time soon, but does little to allay worries...
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15 August 2017 Bernard Aw
"Japan's economy expanded at the fastest rate for over two years during the second quarter, marking a sixth successive quarter of growth, thanks...
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11 August 2017 Bernard Aw
"A number of countries see second-quarter GDP data releases, while retail sales and housing statistics will help gauge consumer resilience in...
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11 August 2017 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...
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10 August 2017 Mathieu Ras
The S&P Global Europe PMI Composite Output Index declined from 55.8 in June to a six-month low of 55.3 in July. However, despite the slight cooling...
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09 August 2017 Bernard Aw
"Indonesia's economy maintained strong growth momentum in the second quarter, but PMI data suggest that the pace of expansion has likely waned...
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08 August 2017
Developed world powers steady global upturn and jobs growth at start of third quarter
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08 August 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...
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07 August 2017 Bernard Aw
"The start of the third quarter saw a sustained upturn in the majority of Asian sectors. One of the notable performances was that of chemicals...
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04 August 2017 Bernard Aw
"US inflation and labour market data will help assess the future path of Fed policy, while China's trade figures will provide clues as to export...
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03 August 2017 Andrew Harker
"July 2017 saw S&P Global and Stanbic Bank launch a new PMI survey for Zambia, offering timely insights into the health of the country's business...
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03 August 2017 Chris Williamson
"The July PMI surveys signalled another month of steady economic growth, with hiring gathering pace to an 18-month high as firms continued to...
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03 August 2017 Bernard Aw
"Japan's economy saw further signs of losing momentum at the start of the third quarter, with PMI surveys recording the weakest rate of expansion...
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03 August 2017 Chris Williamson
"The global economy saw growth ease very slightly for a second successive month in July but nevertheless enjoyed a solid start to the second...
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03 August 2017 Bernard Aw
"The Chinese economy started the third quarter on a firm footing, led by a pickup in manufacturing activity which was in turn supported by stronger...
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01 August 2017 Chris Williamson
"Recent months have seen a variety of indicators on the health of the manufacturing economy in mid-2017, ranging from the CBI survey showing...
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01 August 2017 Chris Williamson
"The global manufacturing economy reported a sustained improvement in business conditions in July, with growth once again led by European countries...
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01 August 2017 Chris Williamson
"Eurozone factories were buzzing with activity again in July, according to PMI survey data. At 56.6, the headline PMI came in slightly below...
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28 July 2017 Bernard Aw
"Worldwide PMI survey releases next week will provide an early steer on global growth and inflation trends at the start of the third quarter...
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28 July 2017 Andrew Harker
Official data on employment and gross domestic product released for the second quarter have offered further evidence of the strong performance...
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26 July 2017 Chris Williamson
"UK gross domestic product rose 0.3% in the three months to June, according to the preliminary estimate from the Office for National Statistics...
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25 July 2017 Bernard Aw
"Japan's manufacturing economy signalled a further loss of momentum at the start of the third quarter, with the Flash PMI edging down to an eight-month...
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24 July 2017 Chris Williamson
"The July flash US PMI surveys show an economy gaining growth momentum at the start of the third quarter, enjoying the strongest monthly improvement...
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24 July 2017 Chris Williamson
"A fall in the flash PMI indicates that the eurozone's recent growth spurt lost momentum for a second successive month in July, but this still...
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21 July 2017 Bernard Aw
"A number of countries see second quarter GDP releases while the flash July PMI data for the US, eurozone and Japan will provide early insights...
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20 July 2017 Chris Williamson
"UK retail sales surprised to the upside in June, but with spending likely to have been buoyed by sunny weather, the upturn does little to change...
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20 July 2017 Chris Williamson
"The European Central Bank left interest rates and its quantitative easing programme unchanged at its July meeting, and also made no change to...
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18 July 2017 Chris Williamson
"US retail sales fell for a second successive month in June, missing expectations and sending the dollar lower. However, the sales weakness had...
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14 July 2017 Bernard Aw
"The Bank of Japan (BOJ) and European Central Bank (ECB) announce their decisions on policy and interest rates. Meanwhile, a second quarter GDP...
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14 July 2017 Bernard Aw
The following is an extract from S&P Global's Asia monthly economic overview. For the full report please click the link at the bottom of the...
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12 July 2017 Mathieu Ras
"The latest PMI figures for the European Union have been notably positive, driven by six-year high growth in the euro area during the second...
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10 July 2017 Bernard Aw
"Service providers dominated the Asian sector growth rankings, where a majority finished off the second quarter with a further expansion in output...
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07 July 2017 Bernard Aw
US inflation and retail sales will help gauge the future course of Fed policy and whether consumer spending has remained under strain. Other...
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07 July 2017 Chris Williamson
The following is an extract from S&P Global's monthly economic overview. For the full report please click on the link at the bottom of the article.......
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06 July 2017 Chris Williamson
"The global economy enjoyed further steady growth in June, according to the latest PMI data, finishing off a solid second quarter. Both new orders...
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06 July 2017 Bernard Aw
"June saw a further rise in Japanese business activity that rounded off the strongest quarter of economic growth for nearly three-and-a-half...
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05 July 2017 Chris Williamson
"Business activity in the UK grew at its weakest pace for four months in June, with slower rates of expansion seen across three major sectors...
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05 July 2017 Bernard Aw
The Chinese economy rounded off the second quarter on a softer note with PMI data showing a loss of momentum since May. A weakening economic...
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04 July 2017 Chris Williamson
"UK construction activity continued to grow at a strong rate in June, the rate of expansion slowing compared with the impressive performance...
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03 July 2017 Chris Williamson
"UK manufacturing ended an otherwise solid second quarter on a disappointing note, with output, order book and employment growth all slowing...
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03 July 2017 Chris Williamson
"June saw the first public release of new PMI data for Australia, compiled by S&P Global on behalf of Commonwealth Bank. The data reveal an economy...
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03 July 2017 Chris Williamson
"The global manufacturing economy saw sustained improvement in June, albeit with output growth slipping to the weakest since last September....
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30 June 2017 Bernard Aw
Worldwide releases of manufacturing and services PMI surveys will provide all-important steers on global growth and inflation trends for the...
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23 June 2017 Bernard Aw
"Next week's data flow from the US, eurozone and Japan will be scrutinised to gauge how the respective economies are performing in the second...
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23 June 2017 Chris Williamson
"The US economy ended the second quarter on a softer note, with flash US PMI data showing a slight loss of momentum since May. While the survey...
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23 June 2017 Chris Williamson
"Signs of slower growth appeared in Japan's manufacturing sector in June, suggesting some waning of the upturn seen earlier in the year. The...
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23 June 2017 Chris Williamson
"A further solid rise in eurozone business activity in June rounded off the strongest quarter of economic expansion for over six years, according...
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20 June 2017 Bernard Aw
"Official data showed that Taiwan's export order growth gained momentum in May, confounding analysts' expectations of a slowdown. However, the...
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19 June 2017 Bernard Aw
The following is an extract from S&P Global's Asia monthly economic overview. For the full report please click the link at the bottom of the...
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16 June 2017 Chris Williamson
"Official data showed US manufacturing output missing expectations in May, adding to a flow of recent data that point to a renewed bout of industrial..."...
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15 June 2017 Bernard Aw
"Next week sees a number of Asia Pacific central banks deciding on monetary policy, while the flash June PMI surveys will provide all-important...
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15 June 2017 Chris Williamson
"The good news keeps flowing out of the eurozone, with fresh official data showing record employment and industrial production growth picking...
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15 June 2017 Chris Williamson
Disappointing retail sales data failed to deter the Bank of England from moving closer to hiking interest rates at its June meeting. Retail sales...
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14 June 2017 Chris Williamson
News of slowing pay growth alongside rising inflation adds to growing worries about the UK's economic outlook. Households are being squeezed...
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09 June 2017 Bernard Aw
"Several major central banks decide on policy and interest rates at a time when the global economy is on course for a solid second quarter. Meanwhile...
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09 June 2017 Chris Williamson
"Are we there yet? The European Central Bank has been waiting for signs that the eurozone has reached 'escape velocity', whereby growth is strong...
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08 June 2017 Chris Williamson
"The following is an extract from S&P Global's monthly economic overview. For the full report, please click the link at the bottom of the article....
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08 June 2017 Bernard Aw
"Growth was reported in the majority of Asian sectors in May, according to the Nikkei Asia Sector PMI. Encouragingly, many of the best performers...
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07 June 2017 Chris Williamson
"Survey evidence points to rising business investment and expansion in the UK, suggesting that companies may be shrugging off uncertainty caused...
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06 June 2017 Andrew Harker
"Growth in the Spanish economy remained strong mid-way through the second quarter of the year, with S&P Global PMI data suggesting that GDP could...
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06 June 2017 Bernard Aw
"Survey data for May show Japan's private sector economy enjoying the strongest expansion in over three years, fuelling expectations that economic...
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06 June 2017 Andrew Harker
Sectors in Ireland most exposed to Brexit have seen a swift rebound in output growth in the first half of 2017 after being hit hard in the immediate......
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05 June 2017 Bernard Aw
"The Singaporean economy started the year on a firm footing, with recent official data confirming the robust survey evidence. However, there's...
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05 June 2017 Chris Williamson
"The UK PMI surveys indicate that the economy is likely to regain some momentum in the second quarter after a sluggish start to 2017. However...
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05 June 2017 Chris Williamson
"The final PMI readings add to mounting evidence that the eurozone is enjoying a strong second quarter, and possibly a better than previously...
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05 June 2017 Sian Jones
Manufacturers in the Czech Republic have signalled a strong start to 2017. The Czech Republic Manufacturing PMI has indicated a marked growth...
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05 June 2017 Bernard Aw
"The Chinese economy gained a little momentum in May, but the upturn was insufficient to quell widespread expectations of softer GDP growth in...
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02 June 2017 Bernard Aw
"The focus next week is the UK general election, where the outcome will have important ramifications for Brexit negotiations. Alongside political...
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02 June 2017 Chris Williamson
"Worldwide manufacturing activity continued to rise at a solid pace in May, according to global PMI data, but the regional breakdown of the surveys..."...
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01 June 2017 Bernard Aw
The Philippines manufacturing economy showed further signs of shifting up a gear in the second quarter. Output grew at its faster rate so far...
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26 May 2017 Bernard Aw
Worldwide releases of manufacturing PMI surveys will provide important signals as to global growth and inflation trends in the middle of the...
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25 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"The economy got off to an even worse start to the year than previously thought, according to fresh official data. There's a strong likelihood...
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24 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"Growth of US business activity gained a little momentum for a second successive month in May, but the upturn still looks somewhat underwhelming....
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24 May 2017 Bernard Aw
"Despite economic growth picking up in the opening quarter of 2017, the Bank of Thailand (BOT) left interest rates at a near-record low in May...
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23 May 2017 Chris Williamson
France's economic recovery is showing signs of having moved up a gear in the second quarter. Business activity grew at its fastest rate in six...
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23 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"Japan's manufacturing sector continued to expand in May, fuelling hopes of the economic upturn being sustained in the second quarter, albeit...
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23 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"Eurozone economic growth continued to run at its fastest for six years in May, according to PMI survey data. Job creation also perked up to...
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19 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"A number of countries see updated first quarter GDP numbers, but the flash May PMI surveys will provide all-important steers of second quarter...
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18 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"UK retail sales were better than expected in April, more than making up for a disappointing March and adding to data which suggest the economy...
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18 May 2017 Chris Williamson
Further signs of sluggish wage growth add to fears that UK economic growth will slow in coming months amid weaker consumer spending. Data from...
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17 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"UK households reported one of the steepest deteriorations in their finances for three years in May, largely as a result of rising inflation....
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16 May 2017
Slower growth and weaker inflation seen across Asia at start of Q2
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16 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"US producers of consumer goods reported the weakest rise in new orders for a year in April, representing a relatively poor start to the second...
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16 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"UK inflation moved further above the Bank of England's 2.0% target in April, highlighting the growing squeeze on household budgets. Inflation...
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16 May 2017 Sian Jones
"Czech manufacturers saw a steep improvement in operating conditions during April, as has been the case in each month of 2017 so far. The sustained...
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16 May 2017 Bernard Aw
"Growth momentum across Asia weakened slightly at the start of the second quarter, according to PMI survey data. The Asia Composite PMI, compiled...
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15 May 2017 Bernard Aw
"Official data showed that Thailand's economy started on a strong note this year, expanding at the fastest pace in four years during the first...
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12 May 2017 Bernard Aw
The focus next week remains in the UK where inflation and retail sales data will provide further guidance on household consumption and price...
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12 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"Hong Kong's economy enjoyed a strong start to 2017, with official data confirming the earlier survey signs of faster growth. The economics ministry..."...
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12 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"France's new President, Emmanuel Macron, will inherit an economy that is enjoying its best growth spell for at least six years, with survey...
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11 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"Official data showed UK manufacturing and construction sector output dropping for a third successive month in March, adding to signs of the...
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09 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"Growth was recorded in all 22 of the sub-sectors covered by S&P Global's European Union sector PMI data in April, though the best performance...
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08 May 2017 Chris Williamson
The following is an extract from S&P Global's monthly economic overview. For the full report please click the link at the bottom of the article....
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05 May 2017 Bernard Aw
"A highlight of the coming week will be the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee meeting and updated forecasts, while US inflation and...
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05 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"The global economy sustained robust growth momentum at the start of the second quarter, according to PMI survey data. Slower growth in the emerging...
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04 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"UK business activity growth gained momentum for a second successive month in April, according to PMI survey data. Order book and employment...
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04 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"The final PMI data for April add to a developing picture of a eurozone economy that is enjoying a strong start to 2017. The headline PMI came...
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04 May 2017 Bernard Aw
The upturn in China's economy lost further momentum at the start of the second quarter. Business activity growth slowed further from December's...
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28 April 2017 Bernard Aw
"Worldwide PMI survey releases will provide important signals on global economic and inflation trends at the start of the second quarter, thereby...
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28 April 2017 Chris Williamson
"Official data showed that the UK economy slowed more than expected in the first quarter of 2017, with growth slipping to the weakest for a year....
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26 April 2017 Chris Williamson
"At 53.5 in March, up from 50.9 in February, the newly-released Stanbic Bank Uganda PMI pointed to a further improvement in business conditions...
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21 April 2017 Bernard Aw
"The European Central Bank (ECB) and the Bank of Japan (BOJ) announce their decisions on policy and interest rates. Meanwhile, first quarter...
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21 April 2017 Chris Williamson
S&P Global's PMI data suggest the US economy lost further momentum at the start of the second quarter. Both business activity and hiring slowed...
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21 April 2017 Chris Williamson
"An ugly March meant retailers suffered their worst quarter for seven years, with sales down 1.4% in the first three months of 2017. The extent...
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21 April 2017 Bernard Aw
Japan's manufacturing sector enjoyed one of the strongest improvements in business conditions seen over the past three years in April. The Nikkei...
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13 April 2017 Bernard Aw
"Flash PMI data for the US, the eurozone and Japan will provide early insights into the health of global economies at the start of the second...
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13 April 2017 Bernard Aw
The following is an extract from S&P Global's Asia monthly economic overview. For the full report please click the link at the bottom of the...
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10 April 2017 Chris Williamson
"Global economic growth regained some momentum in March, according to PMI survey data, rounding off the best quarter for two years. The JPMorgan...
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07 April 2017 Bernard Aw
"UK labour market data will play a key role in determining if policymakers need to take an increasingly dovish stance in coming months, and updated..."...
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07 April 2017 Chris Williamson
"Global economic growth regained some momentum in March, according to PMI survey data, rounding off the best quarter for two years. The JPMorgan...
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06 April 2017 Bernard Aw
The Japanese economy kicked up a gear during March to post the best quarterly PMI performance in three years. New business and hiring continued...
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06 April 2017 Bernard Aw
"The upturn in the Chinese economy lost some momentum at the end of the first quarter, but forward-looking indicators suggest that the slowdown...
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05 April 2017 Chris Williamson
"UK construction growth slowed in March, according to survey data, following a similar waning of growth in the manufacturing sector. The survey...
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05 April 2017 Chris Williamson
"UK business activity growth regained some momentum after having slipped to a five-month low in February, but the upturn fails to change the...
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05 April 2017 Andrew Harker
PMI data from S&P Global signalled that prices charged by Spanish companies rose in March at the sharpest pace since the global financial crisis....
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05 April 2017
"PMI survey data indicating a contraction of business activity raise concerns about the impact of recent bank lending regulations. Last September...
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03 April 2017 Chris Williamson
"UK manufacturers reported a further slowing of production growth in March, with forward-looking indicators suggesting the pace of expansion...
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03 April 2017 Andrew Harker
"The manufacturing sector in Vietnam remained a key driver of growth in the first quarter of the year, with latest Nikkei PMI data from S&P Global..."...
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03 April 2017 Bernard Aw
"Despite a slight pull-back in March, the latest survey data suggests that Malaysian GDP growth in the first quarter would be much improved from...
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31 March 2017 Bernard Aw
"Worldwide PMI survey releases will provide important signals on global economic growth and inflation trends at the end of Q1, thereby giving...
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27 March 2017 Paul Hunt
"Macro view: Q4 2016 Commodity-related downgrades continue to ease, but many countries are not yet out of the woods The slow rehabilitation of...
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24 March 2017 Bernard Aw
"The UK will formally begin the Brexit process next week at a time when major developed economies are seeing strong growth in the first quarter...
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24 March 2017 Chris Williamson
The US economy shifted down a gear in March. A slowing in the pace of growth signalled by the Flash PMI surveys suggests that the economy is...
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24 March 2017 Chris Williamson
"The eurozone economy's throttle opened further in March, with business activity and hiring surging higher. At 56.7, up from 56.0 in February...
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24 March 2017 Bernard Aw
"PMI data signal the slowest rate of growth of Japan's manufacturing sector since December 2016. At 52.6 in March, the Nikkei Flash Japan Manufacturing...
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23 March 2017 Chris Williamson
"The consumer, which has provided the main engine of UK economic growth in recent years, is showing signs of running out of steam. Looking at...
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22 March 2017 Bernard Aw
The following is an extract from Markit's Asia monthly economic overview. For the full report please click the link at the bottom of the article....
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21 March 2017 Chris Williamson
"UK inflation surged above the Bank of England's 2.0% target for the first time in over three years in February, underscoring how consumer spending...
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17 March 2017 Chris Williamson
"Flash PMI data for Japan, the eurozone and the US will be released, providing fresh evidence on the health of these economies at the end of...
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16 March 2017 Chris Williamson
Signs of UK wage growth cooling add to warning signs that the economy is slowing and suggest that policymakers will take an increasing dovish...
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10 March 2017 Samuel Agass
"The Federal Open Market Committee will announce its latest monetary policy decision, with markets pricing in another rise in the benchmark lending...
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10 March 2017 Chris Williamson
"Output of the UK manufacturing and construction industries fell more than expected in January, signalling a disappointing start to the year....
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09 March 2017
Global economy hits speed bump, PMI dips from 22-month high
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09 March 2017 Bernard Aw
"Manufacturing sectors led growth in Asia during February, according to the Nikkei Asia Sector PMI". In February, 14 of the 19 sectors covered...
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08 March 2017 Chris Williamson
The following is an extract from Markit's monthly economic overview. For the full report please click the link at the bottom of the article....
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06 March 2017 Chris Williamson
"Global economic growth lost a little momentum in February, according to PMI survey data, but remained robust. The JPMorgan Global PMI", compiled...
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03 March 2017 Samuel Agass
"US labour market figures will play a key role in determining whether the Fed hikes rates at its March meeting, and ECB policymakers will make...
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03 March 2017 Chris Williamson
A further slowdown in UK business activity growth in February adds to evidence that the economy has lost momentum after the impressive expansion...
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03 March 2017 Bernard Aw
"Japan's economy continued to expand at a robust pace in February, according to the PMI survey data. Job creation was also the best seen in almost...
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China PMI surveys signal first upturn in employment for nearly two years as growth momentum improves
03 March 2017 Bernard Aw
"The Chinese economy strengthened in February, with overall employment increasing for the first time in 21 months and confidence about the future...
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02 March 2017 Chris Williamson
"Worldwide manufacturing business conditions showed the largest improvement for more than five-and-a-half years in February, with global trade...
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23 February 2017 Chris Williamson
"Worldwide PMI survey releases will provide important clues as to economic growth and inflation trends in February, while also offering a steer...
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22 February 2017 Chris Williamson
News of faster than previously estimated growth at the end of last year confirmed the economy's overall resilience after the summer Brexit vote....
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21 February 2017 Chris Williamson
"The drop in the flash PMI numbers for February suggests that the post-election upturn has lost some momentum. Growth of business output, new...
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21 February 2017 Chris Williamson
"The pace of eurozone economic growth improved markedly to hit a near six-year high in February, according to PMI" survey data. Job creation...
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17 February 2017
Asia economy carries growth momentum into 2017, led by manufacturing
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17 February 2017 Samuel Agass
Worldwide Flash PMI results will offer early indications on the health of a number of key economies midway through the first quarter. Euro area...
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15 February 2017 Chris Williamson
"US factories reported a further improvement in production at the start of 2017, corroborating earlier survey data showing the sector to be enjoying...
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14 February 2017 Chris Williamson
"UK inflation rose less than expected in January, but continued to climb closer to the Bank of England's 2.0% target, which looks likely to be...
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14 February 2017 Chris Williamson
"Eurozone economic growth was revised down in the final quarter of last year, but the region still enjoyed a decent, steady pace of expansion...
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10 February 2017 Samuel Agass
"Updated inflation data for the US, UK, China and the euro area will offer analysts hints on the direction of future monetary policy decisions...
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10 February 2017 Chris Williamson
"Global auto production is booming, according to new survey data, but the industry is also suffering a squeeze on margins through higher costs....
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09 February 2017 Mathieu Ras
"Inflation has picked up sharply in the eurozone, and survey data suggest that the rate of increase will continue to accelerate. Clues as to...
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08 February 2017 Chris Williamson
The following is an extract from Markit's monthly economic overview. For the full report please click the link at the bottom of the article....
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06 February 2017 Chris Williamson
"The global economy started 2017 with growth gaining momentum, according to PMI survey data. The JPMorgan Global PMI, compiled by Markit from...
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06 February 2017 Bernard Aw
"January saw business activity and new order growth slow after a solid end to 2016. Jobs growth meanwhile remained elusive, as higher costs continued...
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03 February 2017 Samuel Agass
"UK manufacturing production numbers are expected to increase next week, highlighting further resilience of the UK economy following the EU referendum..."...
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03 February 2017 Chris Williamson
"UK business activity growth slowed in January after a strong end to 2016, with the pace of job creation waning as inflationary pressures continued...
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03 February 2017 Bernard Aw
Prospects for the Japanese economy have brightened at the start of 2017. Business conditions in Japan continued to improve following a pick-up...
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27 January 2017 Samuel Agass
"Policymakers take centre stage during the week, with both the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England announcing their latest monetary action....
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24 January 2017 Mathieu Ras
"In an environment dominated by uncertainty and highly influenced by regulation, legislation and government policies, the healthcare industry...
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24 January 2017 Chris Williamson
"January not only saw the strongest monthly improvement in Japanese manufacturing business conditions for almost three years, but also saw optimism...
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20 January 2017 Samuel Agass
"Final fourth quarter GDP numbers for the US and the UK will help determine future monetary policy, while updated Flash PMI results will offer...
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17 January 2017 Chris Williamson
"UK inflation rose more than expected in December, fuelling further suspicions that the Bank of England may start to mull the need for higher...
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13 January 2017 Samuel Agass
"The markets will turn their attention towards Frankfurt next Thursday, when the European Central Bank announces its latest monetary policy decision....
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11 January 2017 Chris Williamson
More mixed news on the economy: a strong rebound in manufacturing output in November and a further rise in exports has been accompanied by a...
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11 January 2017 Chris Williamson
The following is an extract from Markit's monthly economic overview. For the full report please click the link at the bottom of the article....
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10 January 2017 Chris Williamson
"The UK labour market continued to strengthen at the end of 2016, reviving from the slowdown seen in the aftermath of the Brexit vote. The latest...
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06 January 2017 Samuel Agass
"Updated industrial production and unemployment data in the eurozone will be among the main highlights of next week's economic data releases...
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06 January 2017 Bernard Aw
"After lurching back to life at the start of the fourth quarter, Japan's economy strengthened further towards the end of 2016. The December Nikkei...
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05 January 2017 Chris Williamson
"The UK economy ended 2016 on a high, with business activity growing at the fastest rate for almost one-and-a-half years. Hiring has also revived...
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05 January 2017 Chris Williamson
"The global economy ended 2016 on a robust footing, according to PMI survey data, enjoying the fastest growth for over a year. The upturn was...
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05 January 2017 Bernard Aw
"Chinese business conditions strengthened further at the end of 2016, thereby sustaining the solid upturn seen throughout the final quarter....
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03 January 2017 Andrew Harker
"Nikkei manufacturing PMI data for Vietnam, produced by Markit, have painted a generally positive picture during 2016. Moreover, growth is shown...
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03 January 2017 Bernard Aw
December survey data showed that the Philippines manufacturing industry ended 2016 by continuing the trend of solid growth seen during the second...
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03 January 2017 Chris Williamson
"Global manufacturing sector business conditions improved at the fastest rate for nearly three years at the end of 2016, as the recovery from...
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30 December 2016 Bernard Aw
"Thailand's manufacturing economy concluded an otherwise disappointing 2016 on a positive note, reporting a return to growth of output, new orders...
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22 December 2016 Samuel Agass
"The final week of 2016 is filled with some key economic data releases. Japan will be the main focus, as a clutch of key economic indicators...
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21 December 2016 Bernard Aw
The Bank of Japan voted to maintain its stimulative monetary policy stance though also struck a more optimistic tone on its outlook due to recent...
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19 December 2016 Chris Williamson
"December's flash PMI surveys showed a slowing in the pace of economic growth at the end of the year, but the economy nevertheless notched up...
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16 December 2016 Samuel Agass
"The week sees important updates on final third quarter GDP numbers for the US, France and the UK, while the Bank of Japan gathers to determine...
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16 December 2016 Bernard Aw
"Most Asian sectors recorded a further expansion of business output in November, although the number of sectors showing output growth dropped...
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15 December 2016 Chris Williamson
"A further rise in UK retail sales in November shows that consumers continue to ratchet up their spending, but the trend looks set to reverse...
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15 December 2016 Chris Williamson
"Japan's manufacturing economy ended 2016 on a high note, with growth of output, new orders and employment all gaining momentum. However, margins...
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15 December 2016 Mathieu Ras
"Survey data highlight how a strengthening European economic recovery in the fourth quarter is being accompanied by rising price pressures, something...
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15 December 2016 Chris Williamson
"Flash PMI data showed the eurozone economy ending 2016 on a strong note, with robust growth accompanied by rising price pressures. At 53.9 in...
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14 December 2016 Chris Williamson
"Official data showed the number of people in work declining for the first time in over a year, confirming earlier survey evidence that Brexit...
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13 December 2016 Chris Williamson
"UK inflation rose more than expected in November, with further upward pressure likely to appear in coming months. Consumer prices rose 1.2%...
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09 December 2016 Samuel Agass
"The US Federal Reserve and Bank of England will take the spotlight next week, as key announcements on monetary policy decisions are made. Flash...
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09 December 2016 Chris Williamson
"Official UK data contrast with business surveys in showing few signs of trade benefitting from the weakened sterling exchange rate, but there...
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09 December 2016 Chris Williamson
Official data provide tentative signs that the UK construction industry is starting to see some signs of improved performance after the post-referendum......
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08 December 2016 Chris Williamson
November saw UK recruitment activity step up another gear as employers continued to shrug off Brexit uncertainty and focus on hiring. The monthly...
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08 December 2016 Philip Leake
Official inflation figures released on Thursday by the government-run statistics body CAPMAS showed a steep rise in price pressures during November....
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08 December 2016 Chris Williamson
"The European Central Bank's Governing Council voted to extend its asset purchase programme by at least a further nine months, but to reduce...
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07 December 2016 Chris Williamson
The following is an extract from Markit's monthly economic overview. For the full report please click the link at the bottom of the article....
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06 December 2016 Bernard Aw
"China's economy is showing signs of stronger growth and improved hiring in the fourth quarter, although the expansion is marred by surging input...
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06 December 2016 Pollyanna De Lima
"India's economy expanded strongly in the September quarter, but analysts are concerned about the impact that demonetisation will have in the...
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05 December 2016 Chris Williamson
"The global economy is enjoying its strongest quarter so far this year, according to PMI survey data, though cost inflationary pressures have...
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05 December 2016 Chris Williamson
"UK business activity grew at an increased rate again in November, showing the largest monthly expansion since January. The upturn indicates...
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05 December 2016 Pollyanna De Lima
The economic malaise that has plagued Latin America's largest economy since the beginning of 2015 showed no signs of abating. Official data released...
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02 December 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
A number of central banks around the world announce their latest monetary policy decisions in a week that also sees service sector and whole...
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02 December 2016 Bernard Aw
"After seeing only marginal growth in the third quarter, business conditions at Asian manufacturers have continued to improve at a modest pace...
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01 December 2016 Chris Williamson
"Global manufacturing is showing signs of resurgent growth in the fourth quarter, but the expansion is being accompanied by rising prices. With...
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01 December 2016 Bernard Aw
"Thailand's manufacturing economy showed further signs of deterioration in November as business activity was adversely affected by the King's...
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01 December 2016 Chris Williamson
"Global manufacturing expanded in November at the fastest rate since August 2014, according to PMI survey data. Growth was led by the developed...
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01 December 2016 Chris Williamson
"China's manufacturers are enjoying their best quarter for over three-and-a-half years, but are also facing sharp rises in input prices due to...
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25 November 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
The release of worldwide manufacturing PMI results will provide data watchers with the first available information on global economic trends...
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25 November 2016 Chris Williamson
"November's flash PMI surveys provide the first snapshot of US business conditions in the wake of the surprise election result, and show a reassuring..."...
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25 November 2016 Chris Williamson
The second release of GDP data from the Office for National Statistics confirmed the earlier estimate that the UK economy grew 0.5% in the third...
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24 November 2016 Chris Williamson
"Japan's manufacturing economy showed signs of further export-led growth in November, with inflationary pressures also picking up. The flash...
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23 November 2016 Chris Williamson
"The US manufacturing sector reported the sharpest improvement in business conditions for over a year in November, boding well for a good performance...
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23 November 2016 Chris Williamson
The pace of economic growth in the eurozone accelerated to the fastest so far this year in November. Rising order books meanwhile prompted firms...
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22 November 2016 Chris Williamson
British households have become significantly more pessimistic about how the country's long-term economic prospects have changed as a result of...
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17 November 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
"The week sees the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond deliver his first Autumn Statement before the House of Commons. Meanwhile, flash...
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17 November 2016 Chris Williamson
"UK retailers enjoyed a mini-boom in October. Sales volumes showed the largest annual gain for just over 14 years, but such spending is looking...
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16 November 2016 Chris Williamson
"US factories stepped up production by less than markets had expected in October, but the shortfall's unlikely to dissuade the Fed from hiking...
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16 November 2016 Chris Williamson
UK unemployment fell to an 11-year low in the third quarter as the economy continued to show resilience in the face of the country's vote to...
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16 November 2016 Chris Williamson
The first available indication of household well-being in November pointed to escalating worries about future finances. New survey data highlight...
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15 November 2016 Chris Williamson
"UK consumer prices rose less than expected in October, but inflation looks set to creep higher in coming months as rising costs eventually feed...
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15 November 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
"The German economy expanded 0.2% in the three months to September, according to results from official statistics body Destatis, indicating that...
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15 November 2016 Bernard Aw
"The pace of economic growth in Malaysia beat market estimates, although substantial undercurrents still persist. Malaysia's gross domestic product...
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14 November 2016 Chris Williamson
"Euro area industrial production fell in September, according to official data, though the third quarter as a whole saw production grow at a...
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14 November 2016 Chris Williamson
The following is an extract from Markit's monthly economic overview. For the full report please click the link at the bottom of the article....
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11 November 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
"In a week that sees markets continue to digest Donald Trump's victory to become the 45th president of the United States, the release of inflation,..."...
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11 November 2016 Chris Williamson
"The UK's construction sector suffered its largest quarterly decline in output for four years in the three months to September, according to...
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11 November 2016 Bernard Aw
"Robust economic growth and relatively benign inflation led the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the Philippines' central bank, to hold monetary...
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09 November 2016 Chris Williamson
"Rising exports played a role in delivering solid UK economic growth in the third quarter, according to the latest official data, and look set...
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09 November 2016 Bernard Aw
"Chinese producer prices picked up in October, confirming earlier survey evidence pointing to stronger inflationary pressures. The latest Caixin...
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09 November 2016 Chris Williamson
"S&P Global European PMI survey data point to a growing squeeze on corporate profit margins, with potentially significant implications for corporate..."...
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08 November 2016 Chris Williamson
"UK manufacturing enjoyed a strong uplift in production in September, confirming earlier upbeat survey evidence which suggests that the sector...
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08 November 2016 Bernard Aw
"After a mixed performance in September, the majority of Asian business sectors saw an expansion of activity at the start of the fourth quarter....
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08 November 2016 Bernard Aw
"Indonesia's economy lost some growth momentum in the third quarter, with GDP data signalling a rate of expansion that is likely to undershoot...
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08 November 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
"German industrial production suffered its largest drop for over two years in September, but there are signs that industry is in fact picking...
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04 November 2016 Chris Williamson
"Global economic growth kicked higher at the start of the fourth quarter, according to PMI survey data, though inflationary pressures also intensified....
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04 November 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
"The focus is on the US where the presidential campaigns of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump come to an end, as the 45th President of the United...
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04 November 2016 Chris Williamson
A solid employment report for October further clears the path for a December Fed rate hike. News of another decent rise in non-farm payrolls...
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04 November 2016 Chris Williamson
"Japan's economy lurched back into life at the start of the fourth quarter, with business surveys showing the strongest rate of growth since...
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03 November 2016 Andrew Harker
Irish firms operating in sectors deemed to be most at risk from the UK's decision to leave the EU have already suffered in the months following...
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03 November 2016 Chris Williamson
"Growth of UK business activity picked up in October to its fastest since January, but inflationary pressures also continued to build, with prices..."...
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02 November 2016 Chris Williamson
"Global manufacturing expanded at the fastest rate for two years in October, according to PMI survey data, hinting at a welcome resurgence of...
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01 November 2016 Bernard Aw
"After showing signs of stabilisation for the last three months, China's manufacturing sector pulled out of the slow lane in October, driven...
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28 October 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
The release of PMI results for October will provide data watchers with the first available information on global economic trends at the start...
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26 October 2016 Chris Williamson
"The eurozone economy showed renewed signs of life at the start of the fourth quarter, enjoying its strongest expansion so far this year with...
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24 October 2016 Chris Williamson
"Japan's manufacturing economy showed further signs of pulling out of its recent malaise in October. Production, orders, exports and employment...
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20 October 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
"Markets will be on tenterhooks during the week, awaiting US and UK third quarter GDP results as well as flash PMI results for October. The latter...
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20 October 2016 Chris Williamson
"UK retailers enjoyed the strongest quarterly sales growth for almost two years in the three months to September, but cracks may be appearing...
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19 October 2016 Chris Williamson
"The UK labour market showed only mild signs of cooling over the summer, but surveys suggest the slowdown has further to run. The latest batch...
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18 October 2016 Chris Williamson
UK inflation has risen to its highest for almost two years in a sign that the weak pound is feeding through to increased consumer prices. Consumer...
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17 October 2016 Chris Williamson
Signs of the health of the US manufacturing sector improving in September add to indications that the economy has gained some growth momentum...
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14 October 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
"There will be a big focus on China during the week, as Asia's largest economy sees the release of retail sales, industrial production and third...
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14 October 2016 Chris Williamson
"Doubts continue to be raised regarding the quality of GDP data in Japan, highlighting the role that business surveys such as the PMI can play...
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14 October 2016 Chris Williamson
A rebound in US retail sales in September masks worrying signs of a weakening underlying trend in consumer spending to the joint-worst seen since...
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14 October 2016 Chris Williamson
"UK construction activity fell sharply in August, putting the sector on course for its worst quarter for four years and at risk of heading back...
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13 October 2016 Bernard Aw
Limited growth in Asian business sectors is indicative of the sluggish pace of global economic expansion. Global demand and business conditions...
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13 October 2016
Financial services output growth accelerated to the fastest in nine months at the end of the third quarter. Boosting overall activity was a sharper......
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10 October 2016
Scant signs of global malaise lifting at end of third quarter
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10 October 2016 Bernard Aw
"China's economic growth has shown stronger signs of stabilising during the third quarter, reflecting a turnaround in the manufacturing sector....
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10 October 2016 Andrew Harker
"The Irish economy has been hit with a double-whammy following the UK's vote to leave the EU, pushing growth down to a three-year low. The initial...
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07 October 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
More information on the health of the US economy is provided by latest retail sales and consumer sentiment data. The week also sees updates on...
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07 October 2016 Chris Williamson
"A disappointing employment report for September is a setback for those banking on a Fed rate rise later this year, but has by no means shut...
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07 October 2016 Jack A. Kennedy
Recruitment activity in the UK rose again in September in a further sign of labour market resilience following the EU referendum. The number...
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07 October 2016 Bernard Aw
"Hong Kong's private sector economy showed signs of stabilising during September, with the latest Nikkei PMI data pointing to a further easing...
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05 October 2016 Chris Williamson
"PMI survey data point to ongoing sluggish global economic growth at the end of the third quarter, with worldwide job creation also remaining...
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05 October 2016 Chris Williamson
"UK business activity rose at an increased pace in September, fuelling greater job creation as companies shrugged off short-term Brexit worries...
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05 October 2016 Bernard Aw
"Despite efforts from the government and central bank to stimulate growth, Japan's economic recovery remains anaemic. The country has been besieged...
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05 October 2016 Bernard Aw
Strong growth of Singapore's private sector business activity in September signals that momentum in the economy has accelerated in the third...
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04 October 2016 Chris Williamson
Global manufacturing remained firmly stuck in a low gear in September. The latest batch of PMI survey data are roughly consistent with global...
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03 October 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
The week sees the release of PMI results which will provide data watchers with the first complete picture of global economic trends over the...
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03 October 2016 Bernard Aw
Faster growth in Taiwanese manufacturing activity indicates that momentum in the economy has picked up during the third quarter. Increasing order...
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03 October 2016 Bernard Aw
An uptick in business conditions in September means Asia's manufacturing economy reported its first expansion for one-and-a-half years in the...
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26 September 2016 Chris Williamson
"The US manufacturing sector ended the third quarter on a disappointing note, adding to signs that the economy has failed to gather significant...
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26 September 2016 Chris Williamson
The September flash PMI indicates that the eurozone economy lost further momentum at the end of the third quarter. Signs of stronger life were...
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23 September 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
"The US is likely to see an upward revision to second quarter GDP, and durable goods orders and flash PMI results will provide insights into...
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23 September 2016 Bernard Aw
"Japan's manufacturing sector expanded for the first time in seven months in September. While this suggests that industry is stabilising, ongoing...
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22 September 2016 Bernard Aw
The Bank of Japan has kept the policy rate unchanged at -0.1% but modified the monetary policy framework. The central bank's re-calibration of...
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16 September 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
"There's a big focus on monetary policy during the week, with central banks in the US and Japan announcing their latest interest rate decisions....
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15 September 2016 Chris Williamson
"The Bank of England left policy on hold at its September meeting but signalled a further rate cut is likely in coming months, pending further...
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14 September 2016 Chris Williamson
"Official data reveal only tentative signs of the UK labour market being hit by the EU referendum, remaining fairly resilient up to July. However...
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