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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14 September 2016 Andrew Harker
"The pace of economic growth in Spain has held up well despite ongoing political stalemate, but signs are emerging that the lack of a permanent...
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12 September 2016 Andrew Harker
"Due to the strong economic and historical links between the two countries, Ireland is widely seen as the economy most vulnerable to the shock...
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09 September 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
"The week sees important updates on price and industry trends in the eurozone and the US, while retail sales and production data are the focus...
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07 September 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
"German goods producers suffered their largest drop in industrial production for nearly two years in July. Destatis reported a 1.5% drop in output,..."...
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07 September 2016 Chris Williamson
UK manufacturers suffered their largest drop in output for a year in July as 'Brexit' worries hit production. Output fell for a third successive...
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07 September 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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05 September 2016 Chris Williamson
"The UK saw business activity rebound from July's post-referendum decline in August, enjoying the strongest expansion for five months. A record...
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05 September 2016 Chris Williamson
"Tentative signs of stronger emerging market growth continued to appear in August, but with the developed world stuck in a low gear the global...
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02 September 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
"Service sector and whole economy PMI results will provide additional information on global economic trends in the third quarter. Meanwhile...
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02 September 2016 Chris Williamson
"News that the US economy added jobs at a slower than expected rate in August, and that wage growth slowed, reduced the odds of a Fed rate hike...
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02 September 2016 Chris Williamson
UK construction activity fell for a third successive month in August as the industry goes through its toughest spell since 2009. While the sector...
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01 September 2016 Chris Williamson
"Global manufacturing saw further steady but unspectacular growth in August, reflecting signs of an improvement in emerging markets and sluggish...
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01 September 2016 Chris Williamson
"S&P Global expects the Asia Pacific region (excluding Japan) to enjoy the strongest economic growth of all regions over the next decade, within...
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26 August 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
The release of worldwide manufacturing PMI results will provide analysts around the globe with important information on economic trends midway...
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25 August 2016 Chris Williamson
The August Markit flash PMI surveys indicate that the US economy continued to expand at only a modest pace in August. Slower growth of demand...
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23 August 2016 Chris Williamson
The August Markit Flash US Manufacturing PMI came in below market expectations but still signals an improved performance of factories in the...
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23 August 2016 Chris Williamson
"The August flash PMI indicates that the eurozone remains on a steady growth path in the third quarter, with no signs of the recovery being derailed...
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23 August 2016 Chris Williamson
"Japan's manufacturing economy contracted for the sixth successive month in August. Although showing signs of stabilising as the rate of decline...
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18 August 2016 Samuel Agass
"Global data watchers will be focusing on latest Flash PMI data to attain an early insight into worldwide economic trends for Q3, while also...
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12 August 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
The German economy continued its uninterrupted upwards trend in the second quarter of 2016. Statistisches Bundesamt Destatis reported that gross...
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11 August 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
"Analysts will be monitoring the minutes from the Fed's July meeting for hints on the monetary policy stance in the US, while data watchers in...
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08 August 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 Global...
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05 August 2016 Chris Williamson
News of the US economy continuing to add jobs at an encouragingly solid pace in July fuels further speculation that the Fed will turn the screws...
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05 August 2016 Jack A. Kennedy
The number of people placed in permanent jobs by recruitment agencies fell sharply in July amid heightened uncertainty following the Brexit vote....
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04 August 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
"The week sees a notable number of countries update their industrial production data, which will provide analysts with important information...
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04 August 2016 Chris Williamson
The Bank of England has announced aggressive action to shore up the economy and avert a slide into recession. The action is designed to illustrate...
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03 August 2016 Chris Williamson
Those looking for signs of the US economy moving up a gear in the third quarter will be disappointed by the PMI readings for July. The final...
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03 August 2016 Chris Williamson
The UK saw a broad-based and severe slowing in its economy in July as Brexit-related uncertainty took its toll on business activity. A marked...
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03 August 2016 Chris Williamson
"Global economic growth edged higher at the start of the third quarter, but failed to break out of the rut of sluggish expansion that has been...
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03 August 2016 Chris Williamson
"A welcome uptick in the final Eurozone PMI numbers presents a slightly better picture than the slowing signalled by the earlier flash reading...
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02 August 2016 Chris Williamson
"UK construction activity fell sharply for a second successive month in July, pointing to an ongoing impact of Brexit-related worries. The Markit/CIPS..."...
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01 August 2016 Chris Williamson
Growth of worldwide factory activity edged higher for a second successive month in July to reach an eight-month high. The upturn provides a tentative......
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29 July 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
"It could be an historic week, as expectations have risen that the Bank of England will announce more monetary stimulus. The Fed will meanwhile...
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29 July 2016 Chris Williamson
"US economic growth failed to gain momentum in the second quarter, with GDP data signalling a pace of expansion which looks especially underwhelming...
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29 July 2016 Chris Williamson
The pace of eurozone economic growth halved between the first and second quarters of the year. After a 0.6% expansion of GDP in the first three...
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27 July 2016 Chris Williamson
"The UK economy gained momentum in the second quarter before the EU referendum, but growth looks set to slow sharply in the third quarter, with...
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22 July 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
"Preliminary second quarter GDP results in the eurozone, the UK and the US will provide policy makers with more guidance to monetary policy in...
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22 July 2016 Chris Williamson
"The UK economy opened the third quarter on a weak footing. Output and new orders both fell for the first time since the end of 2012, while service..."...
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22 July 2016 Chris Williamson
"July data signalled a further rebound in business conditions across the U.S. manufacturing sector, led by a robust expansion of incoming new...
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22 July 2016 Chris Williamson
"Japan's manufacturing economy saw business conditions deteriorate for a fifth successive month in July, suggesting the industrial downturn has...
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22 July 2016 Chris Williamson
"Euro area business activity growth edged lower in July, according to the Markit Eurozone Flash PMI", dropping to an 18-month low. July's flash...
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21 July 2016 Chris Williamson
"UK individuals have grown more downbeat on average about the UK's short-term prospects in the light of the EU referendum, but views on the longer-term..."...
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15 July 2016 Chris Williamson
"Flash PMI data are the highlight of the week, providing policy guidance to central banks in the UK, Eurozone, US and Japan. With the Bank of...
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14 July 2016 Chris Williamson
"The Bank of England held policy unchanged at its July meeting, choosing to not rush a knee-jerk reaction to the UK's vote to leave the EU and...
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13 July 2016 Philip Leake
"Global economic growth was stuck in a low gear at the end of the second quarter, and data suggest that worse may be yet to come. Latest PMI...
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13 July 2016 Chris Williamson
Euro area factories saw output fall in May in a further sign of the single currency area failing to maintain growth momentum this year. The disappointing......
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13 July 2016 Chris Williamson
"Eurozone business confidence has deteriorated to the lowest since late-2014, according to the latest Markit Business Outlook survey. Conducted...
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12 July 2016 Andrew Harker
"The decision of the UK electorate to vote to leave the European Union has the potential to knock the Irish economic recovery off course, with...
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08 July 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
"With markets still unsettled following the UK's EU referendum, the Bank of England announces whether or not it will introduce fresh stimulus...
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08 July 2016 Chris Williamson
"US employment growth rebounded with a vengeance in June, but the underlying trend remains one of a slowdown in hiring, and it's far from clear...
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08 July 2016 Chris Williamson
"The number of people placed in permanent jobs by recruitment agencies fell in June, dropping for the first time since September 2012 as Brexit...
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08 July 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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07 July 2016 Chris Williamson
"UK industry was growing at the fastest rate for six years in the three months to May, according to official data, but there are serious doubts...
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05 July 2016 Chris Williamson
"The PMI surveys indicate that the pace of UK economic growth slowed to just 0.2% in the second quarter, losing further momentum in June as Brexit...
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05 July 2016 Chris Williamson
"Global economic growth failed to pick up from the sluggish pace seen in May, indicating that the world remains mired in the worst growth phase...
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04 July 2016 Chris Williamson
"As markets continue to digest the potential impact of Brexit, economic data will provide an important steer on the health of the UK and global...
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01 July 2016 Chris Williamson
"Global manufacturing remained mired in near-stagnation in June, recording one of the weakest expansions seen since late-2012, a time when the...
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01 July 2016 Andrew Harker
"PMI data indicate that the Vietnamese economy remains one of the brighter lights in the region as we enter the second half of the year, with...
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01 July 2016 Chris Williamson
A third consecutive monthly fall in the PMI suggests that China's manufacturing economy is undergoing a renewed downturn after the rate of contraction...
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30 June 2016 Chris Williamson
Signs of early Brexit worries affecting the economy were provided by official data showing business investment falling in the first quarter of...
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27 June 2016 Chris Williamson
"The flash PMIs for June paint a disappointing picture of the underlying health of the US economy at the end of the second quarter. At 51.2...
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23 June 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
"Worldwide manufacturing PMI results will provide analysts with important information on industry trends at the end of the second quarter, while...
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23 June 2016 Chris Williamson
"The flash PMI for June brought welcome news of improved performance of US manufacturing, but the sector still looks to have acted as a drag...
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23 June 2016 Chris Williamson
"PMI data suggest that the Japanese manufacturing economy remained mired in a renewed downturn in June, with the survey also flashing warning...
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23 June 2016 Chris Williamson
June's flash PMI survey data from Markit point to steady though disappointingly lacklustre Eurozone economic growth. Rising political uncertainty...
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16 June 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
"In a week that sees the UK vote on whether or not to remain in the European Union, PMI data will give guidance on global economic trends in...
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16 June 2016 Chris Williamson
"As expected, the US Fed kept policy on hold at its June meeting, worried about signs of a weakening labour market in particular. Two further...
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16 June 2016 Chris Williamson
UK retail sales surged higher in May in a sign that consumer spending continues to boost the economy. Sales surge Sales in volume terms rose...
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15 June 2016 Chris Williamson
News of better than expected health of the labour market in April suggests that employment is holding up despite signs that the economy is in...
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15 June 2016 Pollyanna De Lima
"Although the global economy remained in expansion mode during May, a subdued trend in output growth prevailed, with the rate of expansion being...
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10 June 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
"All eyes will be directed at the US on Thursday, when the FOMC announces its decision on whether or not to raise interest rates. Central banks...
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10 June 2016 Chris Williamson
"As with the better than expected official manufacturing data for April, official construction data paint a brighter picture of the economy at...
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09 June 2016 Philip Leake
Recent data releases suggest that Nigeria is at risk of sliding into recession. After GDP figures published last month showed that the economy...
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08 June 2016 Chris Williamson
"The UK manufacturing sector enjoyed its strongest expansion since July 2012 at the start of the second quarter, according to the Office for...
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07 June 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 June 2016 Chris Williamson
More than one-in-three companies report that uncertainty over the outcome of the EU referendum is having a detrimental effect on their business.......
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03 June 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
Analysts will get a better idea of second quarter GDP trends in Europe when industrial production numbers are released across the eurozone and...
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03 June 2016 Chris Williamson
"A sharp slowing in the pace of hiring in the US, and an all-round gloomy employment report for May, raises serious doubts about whether the...
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03 June 2016 Chris Williamson
"The pace of UK economic growth lifted slightly higher in May, but remained close to the weakest seen over the past three years. Employment growth...
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03 June 2016 Chris Williamson
"The Nikkei PMI data for Japan, compiled by Markit, cast doubt on Japan's ability to continue growing after a surprisingly buoyant start to the...
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03 June 2016 Chris Williamson
Global economic growth stumbled in May, according to PMI data, suggesting the weak start to the year has persisted into the second quarter. While...
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01 June 2016 Chris Williamson
"Manufacturing operating conditions in China deteriorated at the fastest rate for three months in May, reflecting a renewed fall in new orders...
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01 June 2016 Chris Williamson
"The Asian manufacturing downturn persisted into its fifteenth consecutive month in May, with the rate of decline accelerating slightly to the...
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27 May 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
"In a busy week for economic data watchers, worldwide PMI results will provide more information on the health of the global economy midway through...
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26 May 2016 Chris Williamson
"UK house prices fell 0.8% in April, according to the Halifax House Price Index. The fall followed a 2.2% surge in March, and still leaves home...
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26 May 2016 Chris Williamson
Updated official data confirm that the pace of UK economic growth slowed in the opening quarter of the year; a trend which survey data maintained...
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25 May 2016 Chris Williamson
Hopes of US economic growth rebounding in the second quarter were dealt a blow by weak flash PMI data from Markit. A slowdown in the pace of...
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23 May 2016 Chris Williamson
Disappointing flash manufacturing PMI data cast doubt on the ability of the US economy to rebound from its weak start to the year. The seasonally...
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23 May 2016 Chris Williamson
PMI data point to Japan's all-important manufacturing economy suffering its steepest downturn since late 2012. The Nikkei Flash Japan Manufacturing...
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23 May 2016 Chris Williamson
A disappointing flash eurozone PMI for May adds further to the suggestion that the robust pace of economic growth seen in the first quarter will...
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20 May 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
Flash PMI results will provide analysts with the first available information on global economic trends in a week that also sees the release of...
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16 May 2016 Philip Leake
"Nigerian inflation accelerated to the fastest in almost six years during April, according to CPI figures released earlier today by the National...
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13 May 2016 Chris Williamson
Hopes were raised for a second quarter rebound in the US economy as retail sales smashed expectations in April. Faster than expected sales growth...
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13 May 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
"It was a better than expected start to the year for the German economy, as its GDP growth rate more than doubled in the opening quarter of 2016....
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13 May 2016 Chris Williamson
"Hong Kong's economy contracted in the first quarter of 2016, and weak PMI survey data point to a heightened risk of a further decline in the...
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13 May 2016 Chris Williamson
"The Bank of England left policy unchanged at its May meeting, as widely expected. No serious discussions on any change in policy are anticipated...
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12 May 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
"US inflation and industrial production numbers are likely to add to the policy debate at the Fed, while the Bank of Japan will be scrutinising...
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12 May 2016
"Global economic growth picked up slightly at the start of the second quarter of 2016, but was still one of the weakest seen over the past three...
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11 May 2016 Chris Williamson
"UK factory output disappointed in March, confirming that the sector acted as a drag on the wider economy in the first quarter. Furthermore...
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11 May 2016 Trevor Balchin
"Markit's global sector PMITM data signalled renewed growth in the financial sector in April, following a weak spell in February and March. Solid...
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11 May 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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10 May 2016 Chris Williamson
A record goods trade deficit in the first quarter is the latest sign that the UK's economic woes are deepening. Data from the Office for National......
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10 May 2016 Jack A. Kennedy
Signs of a slowing economy and uncertainty around Britain's EU referendum appear to have resulted in a shift in emphasis from permanent to temporary...
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06 May 2016 Chris Williamson
"The pace of hiring in the US eased more than expected in April, adding to signs that the slowing in the rate of economic growth in the first...
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05 May 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
Eurozone policy makers will keep an eye on industrial production numbers and updated first quarter GDP data for signs that the region's economy...
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05 May 2016 Chris Williamson
"UK economic growth slowed sharply in April according to the PMI surveys, suggesting the second quarter could see GDP growth weaken further compared...
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04 May 2016 Andrew Harker
Spain is set for a further period of political uncertainty as the deadline passed for the country's political parties to come to an agreement...
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04 May 2016 Chris Williamson
"Global PMI data indicated a near-stagnation of the manufacturing economy in April. The JPMorgan PMI, compiled by Markit from its worldwide business..."...
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29 April 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
"PMI results will be the focus during the week, with business survey results providing the first available information on global economic trends...
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29 April 2016 Chris Williamson
"Survey data collected in March and April point to disappointingly weak UK pay reviews in 2016, though wage pressures have picked up slightly...
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29 April 2016 Andrew Harker
April saw the National Assembly in Vietnam agree a new five-year socio-economic development plan covering the years 2016-2020. As part of this...
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28 April 2016 Chris Williamson
"US economic growth slowed sharply to a near stand-still in the first quarter, and early signs indicate that the malaise extended into the second...
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28 April 2016 Chris Williamson
"The US Federal Reserve kept policy on hold at its April FOMC meeting, as widely expected. Since hiking rates for the first time in almost a...
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28 April 2016 Pollyanna De Lima
"As widely expected by financial markets, Brazil's central bank kept its benchmark 'SELIC' rate unchanged at 14.25% following its April meeting...
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28 April 2016 Chris Williamson
"Official data confirmed the poor start to the year suffered by Japan's manufacturers. Data from the Ministry of Economics, Trade and Industry...
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27 April 2016 Chris Williamson
A slowing in the pace of UK economic growth is signalled by a worsening of financial conditions and an increase in economic uncertainty. Indicators......
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27 April 2016 Chris Williamson
"UK economic growth slowed in the first quarter, according to official data, and key indicators point to a further deterioration in the second...
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26 April 2016 Chris Williamson
"Flash PMI survey data from Markit suggest the US economy could see GDP rise at an increased rate in the second quarter, but growth is clearly...
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22 April 2016 Chris Williamson
"US factories reported their worst month for just over six-and-a-half years in April, dashing hopes that first quarter weakness will prove temporary....
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22 April 2016 Chris Williamson
"The latest euro area flash PMI surveys show France continuing to act as a major drag on the region, with goods exports slumping to the greatest...
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22 April 2016 Chris Williamson
"The downturn of Japan's manufacturing sector gathered speed in April. The Nikkei Flash Japan Manufacturing PMI fell from 49.1 in March to 48.0...
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22 April 2016 Chris Williamson
"The eurozone economy remains stuck in a slow-growth rut in April, with the PMI once again signalling GDP growth of just 0.3% at the start of...
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21 April 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
"Not only does the week see a number of central banks (including the US Fed) announce their latest monetary policy decisions, but first quarter...
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20 April 2016 Chris Williamson
The UK labour market showed signs of cooling in February and survey data signalled that households are becoming increasingly concerned about...
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20 April 2016 Chris Williamson
Households' worries about their future finances have risen to the highest since last December. Sentiment among families about their overall financial......
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