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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19 April 2016 Philip Leake
"Global economic growth showed tentative signs of emerging from the doldrums in March, with a broad-based improvement across consumer and corporate...
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15 April 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
"After the IMF has downgraded its growth forecast for the global economy, data watchers are eagerly awaiting flash PMI results for the first...
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15 April 2016 Annabel Fiddes
"China's economy expanded by 6.7% on an annual basis in the first quarter of 2016, down from 6.8% in the final quarter of 2015. This was the...
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13 April 2016 Philip Leake
Latest PMI data from Emirates NBD and Markit pointed to ongoing growth of non-oil private sector output in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.......
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13 April 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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08 April 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
"The release of Chinese retail sales, industrial production and GDP figures is likely to move markets during a week that will also be interesting...
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06 April 2016 Chris Williamson
"Global economic growth was running at its weakest for over three years in the first quarter, according to PMI data. The JPMorgan Global PMI...
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06 April 2016 Chris Williamson
"Global factory growth remained near-stagnant in March, according to PMI survey data. The JPMorgan Global PMI, compiled by Markit from its worldwide..."...
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06 April 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
"Germany's composite Output Index (produced by Markit from its manufacturing and service sector surveys) fell to an eight-month low of 54.0 in...
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05 April 2016 Chris Williamson
"Survey data indicate a slowing in UK economic growth in the first quarter, with the suggestion that the pace is more likely to ease further...
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01 April 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
Global PMI results for March are released during the week and will provide a complete picture of economic conditions during the first quarter...
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01 April 2016 Chris Williamson
"Another good month of hiring in the US will encourage further chatter in some corners of the Fed moving closer to hiking interest rates again...
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24 March 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
"The release of worldwide PMI results will give data watchers the first insights into global economic trends at the end of the first quarter...
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24 March 2016 Chris Williamson
"The US economy is going through its worst growth spell for three and a half years, according to flash PMI survey data from Markit. The headline...
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24 March 2016 Chris Williamson
"Resilient retail sales provide welcome news that consumers remain in an upbeat mood so far this year, but bargain-hunting shoppers seem unlikely...
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22 March 2016 Chris Williamson
"US factories continue to endure their worst spell for three-and-a-half years. At 51.4, the seasonally adjusted Markit Flash PMI was up only...
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22 March 2016 Chris Williamson
"Japan's manufacturing sector slid into decline in March, according to the Nikkei Flash Japan Manufacturing PMI. Business conditions deteriorated...
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22 March 2016 Chris Williamson
The eurozone saw renewed signs of life at the start of spring. The PMI showed a welcome end to the worrying slowdown trend seen in the first...
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18 March 2016 Samuel Agass
"The Bank of Russia's decision to keep its benchmark one-week repo rate at 11.0% today was unsurprising to global analysts. However, with a number...
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17 March 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
"With policymakers at the world's central banks becoming increasingly concerned about the global economic outlook, flash PMI data for March will...
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17 March 2016 Chris Williamson
No surprise as the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee left interest rates unchanged at its latest gathering. All nine committee members...
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16 March 2016 Chris Williamson
"US factory output rose slightly in February, according to official data from the Federal Reserve. But the overall rate of expansion remains...
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16 March 2016 Chris Williamson
"The start of 2016 saw UK unemployment fall and employment hit an all-time high, according to official data, while pay growth also showed signs...
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15 March 2016 Philip Leake
"Nigeria's private sector economy slipped into reverse gear during February, according to the latest PMI data compiled for Stanbic IBTC Bank...
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15 March 2016 Chris Williamson
A weaker than previously thought retail sales trend so far this year puts further pressure on US policymakers to hold off hiking interest rates....
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14 March 2016 Chris Williamson
"Eurozone industrial production jumped 2.1% in January, its biggest monthly rise since September 2009. Output was 2.8% higher than a year ago...
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11 March 2016 Chris Williamson
"The UK construction sector suffered a disappointing start to the year, adding to a downbeat flow of data on the health of the economy so far...
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10 March 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
"Monetary policy will be the focus during the week, with a number of central banks (including the Bank of England and the Federal Reserve) announcing...
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10 March 2016 Andrew Harker
The Spanish economic recovery is showing signs of being held back by political uncertainty. The end of last week saw the Spanish Socialist Party...
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10 March 2016 Chris Williamson
The European Central Bank announced a more aggressive series of stimulus measures than expected at its March governing council meeting. The central...
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09 March 2016 Chris Williamson
"Global economic growth slowed to near-stagnation in February, according to PMI data. The JPMorgan Global PMI, compiled by Markit from its worldwide..."...
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07 March 2016 Philip Leake
US Sector PMI data from Markit provided further evidence of weakening US economic performance in February. Markit's manufacturing and services...
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04 March 2016 Samuel Agass
"All eyes will be directed towards Frankfurt next Thursday as markets await the latest ECB monetary policy decision. Beforehand, revised eurozone...
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04 March 2016 Chris Williamson
"An upbeat US jobs report raises the possibility that the Fed will hike interest rates again at its March policy meeting. However, current signs...
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03 March 2016 Chris Williamson
"UK economic growth slowed to its weakest for almost three years in February, according to the latest Markit/CIPS 'all-sector' PMI data. At 52.9...
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03 March 2016 Chris Williamson
"Global economic growth slowed to near-stagnation in February, according to PMI survey data. The JPMorgan Global PMI, compiled by Markit from...
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02 March 2016 Chris Williamson
Global manufacturing performance failed to improve in February for the first time since November 2012. The JPMorgan Global Manufacturing PMI...
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01 March 2016 Chris Williamson
"The Caixin China General Manufacturing PMI" survey, compiled by Markit, showed business conditions deteriorating at the fastest rate for five...
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26 February 2016 Samuel Agass
"Markets will be on tenterhooks during a week which concludes with the publication of US non-farm payrolls, which will give all-important clues...
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26 February 2016 Chris Williamson
News that the US economy showed signs of stalling in February has been swiftly followed by a confirmation of weak economic growth late last year....
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25 February 2016 Chris Williamson
"UK economic growth in the final quarter of last year was confirmed at 0.5%, according to the ONS's second estimate of gross domestic product....
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24 February 2016 Chris Williamson
Markit's PMI survey data show a significant risk of the US economy falling into contraction in the first quarter. The flash PMI for February...
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22 February 2016 Chris Williamson
"US factories are reporting the worst business conditions for over three years, and one of the worst months since the global financial crisis....
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22 February 2016 Chris Williamson
"Japanese manufacturers reported a near-stalling of business activity in February, according to the Nikkei Flash Japan Manufacturing PMI, with...
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22 February 2016 Chris Williamson
Disappointing PMI survey data for February greatly increase the odds of more aggressive stimulus from the ECB in March. Not only did the 'flash'...
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19 February 2016 Samuel Agass
Markit's Flash PMI data will provide the first available information on the health of some of the world's largest economies in February. Data...
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18 February 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
"A rebound in official industrial production data in January brings welcome good news on the US economy. Industrial output rose 0.9% in January...
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17 February 2016 Chris Williamson
"The UK employment rate and number of job vacancies have risen to record highs, but the tightening labour market once again failed to drive up...
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17 February 2016 Chris Williamson
"Households are feeling less downbeat about their finances, but this appears to be largely a reflection of expectations of interest rates staying...
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12 February 2016 Chris Williamson
"The week sees important insights into inflation trends in the US, UK and China, as well as fourth quarter economic growth figures for Japan....
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12 February 2016 Chris Williamson
Official data showed US retail sales rebounding in January after a disappointing end to 2015. Core sales were 0.6% higher after declining 0.3%...
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12 February 2016 Chris Williamson
"UK construction output rose 1.5% in December, according to the Office for National Statistics, but the rise was insufficient to avert a further..."...
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12 February 2016 Chris Williamson
Official data confirm the steady but disappointingly unspectacular growth achieved by the eurozone at the end of last year. Gross domestic product...
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12 February 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
"It was an unspectacular end to 2015 for the German economy, with growth failing to accelerate from the 0.3% seen in the third quarter. PMI survey...
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10 February 2016 Chris Williamson
"UK industrial output slumped in the closing quarter of last year, led down by collapsing production in the energy market and a stagnant manufacturing..."...
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09 February 2016 Philip Leake
"The latest batch of PMI data for Africa, compiled for Standard Bank by Markit, pointed to divergent trends across the continent in January....
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09 February 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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08 February 2016
Global economy starts 2017 on the front foot, PMI at 22-month high
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05 February 2016 Chris Williamson
"GDP numbers are expected to show further signs of global economic growth having weakened at the end of last year, leaving the markets to watch...
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05 February 2016 Chris Williamson
"Signs of a slowdown in hiring, still-weak annual pay growth and disappointing survey data, all pitched alongside an adverse financial market...
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04 February 2016 Philip Leake
The first public release of US Sector PMI" data from Markit signalled higher output in all of the monitored sectors apart from consumer services...
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03 February 2016 Chris Williamson
"The UK economy exhibited signs of fortitude in the face of multiple headwinds in January, with growth edging higher despite intensifying uncertainty...
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03 February 2016 Chris Williamson
"China's services economy showed signs of renewed life at the start of the year, helping to offset a deepening downturn in the manufacturing...
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03 February 2016 Chris Williamson
"January saw business activity in India rebound after being beset by extensive flooding late last year. The Nikkei PMI surveys, compiled by Markit...
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03 February 2016 Chris Williamson
A disappointing eurozone PMI survey for January indicated one of the weakest expansions seen over the past year and raises the prospect of further...
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03 February 2016 Chris Williamson
"Brazil remained in a state of severe economic contraction at the start of the year, though the downturn showed signs of moderating. Markit's...
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01 February 2016 Chris Williamson
"Global manufacturing remained in the doldrums at the start of the year, beset by downturns in some of the world's largest emerging markets....
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29 January 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
The release of PMI data will provide data watchers with the first available information on global economic trends in 2016 and The Bank of England...
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29 January 2016 Chris Williamson
"US economic growth slowed sharply in the final quarter of last year, according to the first official estimate. At least some of the weakness...
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28 January 2016 Chris Williamson
"UK economic growth edged higher in the final quarter of last year, according to the initial official estimate of gross domestic product. However...
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26 January 2016 Chris Williamson
The first survey data of business activity in 2016 indicate an inauspicious start to the year for the US economy. A struggling manufacturing...
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22 January 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
"In another important week for data watchers, the US Federal Open Market Committee announces its latest monetary policy decision a couple of...
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22 January 2016 Chris Williamson
"Japanese manufacturers reported ongoing growth of production, order books, exports and employment at the start of 2016, suggesting the sector...
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14 January 2016 Phil Smith
China will remain in the spotlight as economic growth looks set to slide to the weakest since the global financial crisis. The week also sees...
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12 January 2016 Chris Williamson
"UK industry looks to have once again failed to grow in the closing quarter of last year, ending a tough year for manufacturers and energy companies...."...
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12 January 2016 Chris Williamson
"The New Year sees the launch of new economic indicators designed to provide fresh insights into global economic trends. Markit, on behalf of...
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11 January 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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08 January 2016 Oliver Kolodseike
"After a turbulent start to the year for investors around the globe, the week sees important data that could further move stock markets. In the...
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08 January 2016 Jack A. Kennedy
"Pay pressures in the UK labour market eased at the end of 2015. The KPMG/REC Report on Jobs, published today, signalled that average starting...
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06 January 2016 Andrew Harker
"According to the latest Markit PMI data for Spain, manufacturing firms and service providers alike continued to record sharp increases in output...
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06 January 2016 Chris Williamson
"The UK economy looks to have expanded by 0.5% in the final quarter of last year, according to PMI business survey data. Sustained robust growth...
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06 January 2016 Chris Williamson
"The global economy lost some growth momentum in December, according to survey data which showed rates of expansion slowing in both manufacturing...
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06 January 2016 Chris Williamson
The eurozone economy starts 2016 on a solid footing and well placed to enjoy a year of robust growth. The pace of expansion in business activity...
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04 January 2016 Andrew Harker
"At the end of December the General Statistics Office of Vietnam announced that GDP rose 6.7% in 2015, above the target of 6.2% and bringing...
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04 January 2016 Chris Williamson
"Global manufacturing growth slowed at the end of 2015, ending the worst year since 2012. European countries led the growth rankings, as emerging...
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18 December 2015 Oliver Kolodseike
"Following the Fed's decision to raise interest rates for the first time in nearly a decade, the US sees the release of revised third quarter...
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18 December 2015 Chris Williamson
"The first US interest rate hike for almost a decade comes in a month during which the pace of economic growth showed signs of faltering, as...
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17 December 2015 Chris Williamson
"UK retail sales surged as shoppers took advantage of 'Black Friday' discounts. Sales were up 1.7% in November, smashing expectations of a mere...
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16 December 2015 Chris Williamson
"Just as the Fed looks set to hike interest rates for the first time since 2006, the manufacturing sector shows signs of stalling. The flash...
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16 December 2015 Chris Williamson
"The UK labour market remained something of an enigma in October. Unemployment fell to a seven-year low but pay growth also fell, once again...
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16 December 2015 Chris Williamson
"Japanese manufacturers enjoyed a solid end to the year, with activity growing at a rate close to November's 20-month high. The Nikkei Manufacturing...
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16 December 2015 Chris Williamson
"The eurozone economy enjoyed a comfortably solid end to 2015, though policymakers are likely to remain disappointed by the relatively modest...
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14 December 2015 Chris Williamson
"Euro area factories enjoyed a good start to the fourth quarter, with output rising 0.6% according to official data. Looking through the volatile...
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11 December 2015 Chris Williamson
"November saw a marked improvement in US consumer spending, tilting the odds further towards the Fed hiking rates next week, something which...
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11 December 2015 Chris Williamson
"UK construction saw a return to growth at the start of the fourth quarter, according to official estimates, though the pace of expansion remains..."...
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10 December 2015 Oliver Kolodseike
"All eyes will be on the Federal Reserve Bank in a week that is likely to see US interest rates rise for the first time since 2006. Meanwhile...
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10 December 2015 Chris Williamson
"The UK's ongoing disappointing trade performance is highlighted by the latest official data. If oil and other volatile items are excluded, the...
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10 December 2015 Chris Williamson
"The Bank of England left interest rates on hold at their record low of 0.5% at their December MPC meeting. Once again, only one of the nine...
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09 December 2015 Chris Williamson
Japan's recent recession has been revised away after new data show the economy to have grown in the third quarter. The revision confirms our...
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09 December 2015 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 December 2015 Jack A. Kennedy
Latest evidence from Markit's recruitment industry survey signalled a further strengthening of the UK's labour market in November. The KPMG/REC...
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04 December 2015 Oliver Kolodseike
"The week sees revised third quarter gross domestic product numbers for the eurozone, Japan and Russia, while retail sales and consumer sentiment...
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04 December 2015 Chris Williamson
Better-than-expected news on the buoyancy of the US labour market gives policymakers the clear go-ahead to hike interest rates for the first...
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03 December 2015 Chris Williamson
"A welcome upturn in service sector expansion helped counter slower growth in manufacturing and construction in November, suggesting the UK continues...
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03 December 2015 Chris Williamson
"The global economy grew at a slightly faster rate in November, led by upturns in the US, UK, Japan and the eurozone, which all saw either faster...
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03 December 2015 Chris Williamson
"China's economy expanded, albeit only modestly, for the first time in four months, according to November's Caixin PMI surveys, heralding a welcome...
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03 December 2015 Chris Williamson
"Official data released on 1st December showed Brazil's recession extending into the third quarter, and survey data are already indicating that...
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01 December 2015 Chris Williamson
"Global manufacturing remained stuck firmly in the slow lane in November, hindered by slumping demand in many key emerging markets. The J.P.Morgan...
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01 December 2015 Chris Williamson
"China's manufacturing economy contracted for the eleventh time in the past 12 months in November, according to the Markit-compiled Caixin PMI...
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