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"Manufacturing in Asia more or less stagnated for a second successive month in November, though the steady picture represents an improvement...
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27 November 2015
PMI results are released worldwide during the week and will provide data watchers with the first available information on global economic trends...
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27 November 2015
"The latest official data showed that the UK economy continued to grow at a reasonably strong pace in the autumn, with increasingly robust domestic...
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25 November 2015
"The US economy is showing further robust economic growth in the fourth quarter, with the pace of expansion picking up in November. The faster...
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24 November 2015
Japanese goods producers are on course for their best quarter since the start of 2014. The Nikkei Manufacturing PMI hit a 20-month high of 52.8...
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23 November 2015
"Eurozone businesses reported the fastest rates of growth in business activity and employment for four-and-a-half years in November, but the...
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20 November 2015
"The release of flash PMI results for Japan, the eurozone and the US will provide data watchers with the first available information on economic...
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19 November 2015
"UK retail sales fell slightly more than expected in October, but the decline looks to be a one-off and masks a reassuringly solid underlying...
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17 November 2015
"US headline inflation edged higher to 0.2% in October after the flat year-on-year reading seen in September, according to official data. Much...
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17 November 2015
"The UK's Consumer Price Index (CPI) remained in negative territory in October, helping shore up the Bank of England's belief that there's no...
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17 November 2015
"US industrial production fell 0.2% for a second successive month in October, but the decline clouds a more upbeat picture of the health of the...
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16 November 2015
Headline data showing Japan to have fallen back into recession in the third quarter give a misleading view of the health of the economy. A 0.2%...
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13 November 2015
"In the US, the Federal Reserve will be watching inflation and industrial output numbers for more information on the health of the US economy....
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13 November 2015
"The German economy continued to grow at a moderate pace in the third quarter, according to data from Statistisches Bundesamt Destatis. Markit's...
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13 November 2015
"The euro area's pace of economic growth lost a little momentum in the third quarter, despite the additional central bank stimulus seen so far...
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12 November 2015
"Industrial production in the euro area fell 0.3% in September, according to official data, piling additional pressure on policymakers to inject...
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11 November 2015
The UK labour market continued to tighten in September as unemployment fell more than expected and employment rose sharply. Pay growth remained......
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11 November 2015
"The JPMorgan Global PMI", compiled by Markit, regained some poise after slipping to a nine-month low in September, rising to 53.4. However...
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10 November 2015 Chris Williamson
"Global economic growth ticked higher in October, with robust expansions in the US, UK, eurozone and Japan accompanied by an improved performance...
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06 November 2015
"Important data releases in the US, UK, eurozone and China will be eyed for steers on central bank policymaking. Expectations of the European...
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04 November 2015
"The rate of economic growth rebounded in October, rising from the near two-and-a-half year low seen at the end of the third quarter, according...
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03 November 2015
"Global manufacturing started the fourth quarter showing tentative signs of renewed life. Global factory output The JPMorgan Global Manufacturing...
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02 November 2015
"China's manufacturing economy started the fourth quarter on a firmer footing, with the sector still in decline but the rate of contraction easing...
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29 October 2015
"Worldwide PMI results will provide data watchers with the first available information on economic trends in the closing quarter of 2015. In...
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29 October 2015
"As expected, the pace of US economic growth slowed sharply in the third quarter, according to the first official estimate of gross domestic...
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28 October 2015
There is growing evidence to suggest that policymakers were deterred from raising interest rates earlier in the year due to misleading signals...
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27 October 2015
"The UK economy lost growth momentum in the third quarter, weakening more than expected according to market expectations but in line with the...
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23 October 2015
"Economic data are likely to show that growth has slowed in the US and UK, as preliminary third quarter GDP numbers are published throughout...
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23 October 2015
October's flash PMI data for Germany present a somewhat mixed picture on the overall health of the German economy. While the service sector continued...
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23 October 2015
"Once fully implemented, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement should greatly benefit exporting manufacturers in Vietnam as barriers...
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23 October 2015
"The euro area economic upturn regained some momentum at the start of the fourth quarter, but rates of expansion and job creation remain at levels...
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16 October 2015
"All eyes will be on China during the week, with GDP data possibly showing that economic growth fell below the psychological 7% mark in the third...
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08 October 2015
Emerging market downturn intensifies
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08 October 2015
"A fleet of economic data releases in the US are likely to add to the policy debate, while inflation numbers are released across a number of...
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08 October 2015
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 October 2015
The latest detailed sector PMITM data from Markit signalled that firms operating in non-bank financial services and producers of goods for which...
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06 October 2015
"Brazil saw stagflationary pressures intensify in September, adding to the dilemma facing the central bank. PMI data showed that the country...
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06 October 2015
"A deepening emerging market downturn led global economic growth lower in September, according to worldwide PMI survey data. Global economic...
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05 October 2015
"The rate of UK economic growth slowed to a two-and-a-half year low in September, according to PMI survey data, suggesting that the economy sank...
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05 October 2015
"The Nikkei PMI surveys, compiled by Markit, signalled the weakest expansion of business activity for five months in September as growth slowed...
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02 October 2015
"The release of services PMI results will provide data watchers with more insights into global economic trends in September. Meanwhile, industrial..."...
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01 October 2015
"UK manufacturing continued to languish at the end of the third quarter amid near-stagnant exports, weak business investment and waning consumer...
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01 October 2015
"Global manufacturing remained stuck firmly in the slow lane at the end of the third quarter, hindered by slumping demand in many key emerging...
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01 October 2015
"China's economy contracted at the steepest rate for over six-and-a-half years in September, according to survey data, as falling manufacturing...
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25 September 2015
"The survey data point to sustained steady expansion of the US economy at the end of the third quarter, but various warning lights are now flashing..."...
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24 September 2015
The week sees the release of worldwide manufacturing PMI results plus unemployment and consumer price numbers in the eurozone. The publication...
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24 September 2015
"A renewed weakening of growth in the manufacturing economy adds to Japan's woes, as evidence mounts that the various stimulus measures introduced...
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23 September 2015
"US manufacturing remained stuck in crawler gear in September, fighting an uphill battle against the stronger dollar, slumping demand in many...
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23 September 2015
"The September PMI surveys indicate a further steady expansion of the eurozone economy, but there remains a worrying failure of growth to accelerate...
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23 September 2015
"China's manufacturing economy contracted at the steepest rate for six-and-a-half years in September, according to survey data. Accelerating...
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18 September 2015
Flash PMI results for September will provide data watchers and policy makers with insights into global economic trends at the end of the third...
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18 September 2015
"The Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates on hold at its September meeting, staving off the first tightening of policy that the US...
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17 September 2015
Sluggish growth of retail sales adds to the recent flow of economic data which point to a slowing in the UK economy. Wages rise amid tighter...
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16 September 2015
"The long-awaited upturn in pay, which has been the missing element of the UK's economic recovery, looks to be finally upon us, reviving the...
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11 September 2015
Markets will be on tenterhooks in the lead up to Thursday's FOMC's decision on US interest rates. With stock markets tumbling and emerging market......
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10 September 2015
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 September 2015
Global growth worries intensify amid emerging market downturn
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07 September 2015
"Latest evidence from Markit's recruitment industry survey highlighted a further slowdown in growth of staff appointments during August, amid...
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04 September 2015
A mixed report on the health of the US labour market gives frustratingly little new insight into whether the Fed will start to hike rates. The...
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04 September 2015
"Germany's "all-sector' PMI (a GDP-weighted average of the three surveys' output measures) rose from July's 53.6 to 54.7 in August, thereby signalling...
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03 September 2015
"Industrial output and trade data are released in a number of countries across Europe during the week, with China seeing the publication of latest...
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03 September 2015
"Even after allowing for the usual seasonal lull in business activity, August saw an unexpectedly sharp slowing in the pace of UK economic growth...
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03 September 2015
"As US policymakers mull over the possibility of a September rate hike, Markit's PMI survey data indicate that the US economy is enjoying ongoing...
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03 September 2015
"China's economy contracted at the steepest rate for six-and-a-half years in August, according to survey data. The Caixin China Composite PMI...
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03 September 2015
"The final Markit Eurozone PMI" rose to 54.3 in August, up from 53.9 in July, and above the earlier flash estimate. The data signalled the fastest...
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01 September 2015
"Growth of manufacturing output in Vietnam eased to the slowest for ten months in August, according to the latest Nikkei PMI survey, compiled...
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01 September 2015
"Latest GDP data from IBGE showed that the Brazilian economy registered its worst quarterly performance since 2009 in quarter two, broadly in...
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28 August 2015
First insights into global economic growth trends will be provided by worldwide PMI results. A fleet of data are meanwhile published in the US...
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21 August 2015
"August business survey data signalled that growth of eurozone economic output held broadly steady at a solid pace. At 54.1, the Markit Flash...
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20 August 2015
"Updated second quarter GDP results are released in Germany, Spain and the UK, while Brazil sees its first estimate of second quarter economic...
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17 August 2015
The Markit Eurozone PMI" has been compiled by Markit's economics team since 1998 and has built a track record of accurately anticipating official...
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17 August 2015
The Markit Germany PMI" has been compiled by Markit's economics team since 1998 and has built a track record of accurately anticipating official...
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14 August 2015
The NEVI Netherlands PMI" has been compiled by Markit's economics team since 2000 and has built a track record of accurately anticipating official...
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14 August 2015
"German economic growth accelerated slightly in the second quarter, largely a result of a strong export performance. Markit's PMI data signal...
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14 August 2015
"The French economy ground to a halt again in the spring, with GDP unchanged during the second quarter in what will be a wake-up call to the...
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14 August 2015
The eurozone economy grew slightly less than expected in the second quarter but nevertheless showed encouraging resilience against the backdrop...
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13 August 2015
Flash PMI results for August will provide data watchers and policy makers with insights into global economic trends in the middle of the third...
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12 August 2015
"The Spanish economy is proving to be one of the leading lights in the eurozone recovery story this year, with the upturn acting as a magnet...
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12 August 2015
"The latest official labour market report brought a raft of disappointing news, with unemployment remaining unchanged, employment falling and...
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11 August 2015
Global growth held back by emerging market stagnation
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11 August 2015
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 August 2015
Second quarter GDP numbers are expected to show further eurozone economic growth despite a steep Greek downturn. Industrial output numbers are...
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07 August 2015
Latest evidence from Markit's recruitment industry survey showed a continued slowdown in growth of recruitment activity during July. The KPMG/REC...
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07 August 2015
"A surge in overseas trade, with goods exports growing at their fastest rate for nearly a decade, looks to have boosted the UK economy in the...
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07 August 2015
"Industrial production trends are diverging within the eurozone area, with signs of renewed weakness in the 'core' contrasting with resurgent...
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07 August 2015
"Non-farm payrolls came in just shy of forecasts, but it's still yet another solid employment report. With the Fed's decision on the timing of...
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06 August 2015
"Manufacturing, hit by the strongest exchange rate since 2007, weak overseas demand and subdued business investment at home, is acting as a drag...
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06 August 2015
The latest Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee meeting saw one policymaker break ranks and vote for higher interest rates. But the tone...
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05 August 2015
"The latest Markit PMI data indicate that the US economy enjoyed a good start to the third quarter, but the survey provides mixed news for policymakers..."...
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05 August 2015
"The pace of UK economic growth slowed at the start of the third quarter, according to PMI survey data. Although still robust, the expansion...
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05 August 2015
The eurozone economy showed reassuring resilience in the face of the Greek debt crisis in July. Despite a record deterioration in Greek business...
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05 August 2015
"Markit's worldwide PMI survey data showed emerging market economic growth stagnating in July and employment falling for a fifth successive month....
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05 August 2015
"Global economic growth picked up very slightly for the first time in four months in July, according to worldwide PMI survey data. The JPMorgan...
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05 August 2015
"Business conditions deteriorated in Hong Kong for a fifth successive month in July, according to the Markit-compiled Nikkei PMI", with the rate...
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03 August 2015
"Manufacturing looks set to act as a drag on the UK economy again in the third quarter, as goods producers are hit by the strong pound, weak...
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03 August 2015
Business conditions in Taiwan continued to deteriorate at a severe rate at the start of the third quarter amid the steepest decline in exports...
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03 August 2015
"Global manufacturing remained stuck firmly in the slow lane at the start of the third quarter, hindered by slumping demand in many key emerging...
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03 August 2015
"The eurozone manufacturing economy showed encouraging resilience in the face of the Greek debt crisis in July. At 52.4, the Markit Eurozone...
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31 July 2015
"The release of manufacturing and services PMI survey results will provide insights into global economic trends as we move into the second half...
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30 July 2015
The Nikkei Hong Kong PMI" has been compiled by Markit's economics team since 1998 and has built a track record of accurately anticipating official...
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30 July 2015
"Updated GDP numbers deliver a double-punch to US economy doom-mongers, painting a reassuringly bright picture of the health of the US economy...
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30 July 2015
"Latest PMI data signalled that the Austrian manufacturing sector grew at its strongest pace in nearly one-and-a-half years during July, adding...
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30 July 2015
PMI data can be used to provide a simple but surprisingly accurate guide to Taiwan's GDP growth rate well in advance of official statistics....
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28 July 2015
Signs of faster growth in the service sector at the start of the third quarter add to the likelihood of the FOMC moving closer to hiking interest...
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28 July 2015
Solid growth in the second quarter is welcome news that the UK economy continues to expand at an impressive pace in spite of headwinds from the...
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24 July 2015
Japan's manufacturing economy showed tentative signs of stirring back into life at the start of the third quarter after its worst performance...
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24 July 2015
A modest upturn in the headline US manufacturing PMI belies some more worrying undercurrents which point to potential weakness in coming months....
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24 July 2015
Eurozone economic growth lost only slight momentum in July amid the rollercoaster events of the Greek debt crisis during the month. The rate...
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24 July 2015
"The Chinese economy started the third quarter with the steepest contraction of manufacturing activity for 15 months, according to survey data....
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23 July 2015
"The main data highlights are first estimates of second quarter gross domestic product for the US, UK and Spain, with the former also seeing...
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23 July 2015
Falling retail sales and widespread price discounting will strengthen the conviction of dovish policymakers that underlying inflationary pressures...
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22 July 2015
"PMI" business survey data are widely used to provide an advance indication of official data, in particular economic growth as measured by gross...
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22 July 2015
The minutes from the latest Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee meeting reveal a mood of hawkishness developing steadily among policymakers....
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17 July 2015
"In a week that is still likely to be dominated by Greece, the release of flash PMI results will provide first insights into how the debt crisis...
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17 July 2015
"US inflation moved back into positive territory in June, with a 0.3% increase in prices during the month pushing the annual rate of inflation...
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15 July 2015
A mixed bag of news on the UK labour market adds plenty to the policy debate at the Bank of England. The latest data show private sector pay...
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15 July 2015
The global electronics industry slipped into decline in June for the first time for over two years. The downturn was fuelled by the largest monthly...
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15 July 2015
"US manufacturing remained in the doldrums in June, with factory output stagnating for a second straight month, according to official data and...
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15 July 2015
"Official data indicated the Chinese economy grew at an annual rate of 7.0% in the second quarter, unchanged on the pace seen in the first three...
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14 July 2015
Unexpectedly weak retail sales data add to signs that the US economy is slowing again after pulling out of the soft patch earlier in the year....
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14 July 2015
"UK consumer price inflation fell back to zero in June, according to the Office for National Statistics, down from 0.1% in May. Inflation continues...
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13 July 2015
"According to Markit's latest Business Outlook survey, Irish companies remain strongly optimistic that growth of activity will be recorded over...
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13 July 2015
"The Markit Global Business Outlook Survey, which looks at expectations for the year ahead across 6,500 companies, found corporate optimism to...
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10 July 2015
"The UK's trade deficit with the rest of the world shrank far more than expected in May, down to the lowest for almost two years. It's wise to...
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09 July 2015
"The future of Greece remains the hot topic in the coming week, with all 28 members of the European Union due to meet on Sunday to decide Greece's...
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09 July 2015
There were no surprises at the Bank of England as the Monetary Policy Committee left interest rates at their record low of 0.5% after their July...
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08 July 2015
Latest evidence from Markit's recruitment industry survey showed a further easing in growth of recruitment activity during June. The KPMG/REC...
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08 July 2015
"Investors clamoured for greater exposure to euro area equities in the second quarter, according to exchange traded fund (ETF) data from Markit...
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08 July 2015
"Global economic growth slowed for a third month running in June, according to PMI data. The JPMorgan Global PMI", compiled by Markit, sank to...
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08 July 2015 Trevor Balchin
Global sector PMI™ data from Markit showed that software & services registered the fastest growth of business activity in June. Moreover, the...
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07 July 2015
"A second successive monthly fall in manufacturing output means the goods-producing sector will act as a drag on the economy in the second quarter...
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06 July 2015
"The week will be dominated by the aftermath of Sunday's Greek referendum. Having delivered a resounding 'no' to austerity, a Eurogroup meeting...
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06 July 2015
"Global economic growth slowed for a third month running in June, according to worldwide PMI survey data. The JPMorgan Global PMI, compiled by...
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03 July 2015
"The UK PMI surveys indicate that the pace of economic growth rebounded in June, recovering from what appears to have been a brief lull caused...
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03 July 2015
The Greek crisis appears to have so far had little impact on the eurozone economy as a whole. Economic growth in the currency bloc rose to a...
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02 July 2015
"Yet another month of impressive job creation pushes the Fed closer to hiking interest rates later this year, albeit with the Fed likely to remain...
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01 July 2015
"Global manufacturing activity slowed and edged closer towards stagnation in June. The JPMorgan PMI", compiled by Markit, fell to 51.0 from 51.3...
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01 July 2015
A sharper than expected manufacturing slowdown adds to signs that UK economic growth could disappoint in 2015. The disappointment caused sterling...
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01 July 2015
"A solid PMI reading for June rounded off euro area manufacturers' best quarter for a year, representing a major improvement compared to the...
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01 July 2015
"The Greek debt crisis continued to take a toll on the economy in June, with the country facing a deepening recession as consumer and business...
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30 June 2015
The UK economy grew faster than previously thought in the opening quarter of the year. Gross domestic product rose 0.4% in the first three months...
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29 June 2015
"Having risen a buoyant 1.2% in April, some payback in May was always likely, but the 2.2% drop in Japan's industrial production seen last month...
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25 June 2015
The release of manufacturing and service PMI results will provide insights into global economic trends in June. A labour market update (including...
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25 June 2015 Chris Williamson
"Survey data signalling robust second quarter economic growth, strong employment gains and rising inflation add to pressure on the Fed to hike...
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23 June 2015
"US manufacturers reported a disappointing end to the second quarter, with factory output growing at the slowest rate for a year-and-a-half....
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23 June 2015
A slight deterioration of business conditions in June rounded off the worst quarter for just over two years for Japan's manufacturers. PMI signals...
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23 June 2015
"Despite the cloud of the Greek debt crisis hanging over the region, the eurozone saw economic growth accelerate to a four-year high in June....
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23 June 2015
"The flash PMI for China narrowly beat consensus expectations in June, but the headline number masked a worrying deterioration in employment....
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19 June 2015
"The economic upturn, and the buoyant labour market in particular, is feeding through to big improvements in government borrowing figures. Better...
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18 June 2015
"The release of flash PMI results will provide first insights into global economic trends in June, while the US sees the release of durable goods...
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18 June 2015
"Retail sales growth slowed in May after a sunshine-related burst of spending in April, but the underlying trend remains impressively strong...
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17 June 2015
"A surge in UK wage growth to a six-year high brings welcome news that the economic recovery is feeling through to pay packets, but also ups...
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16 June 2015
"Inflation rebounded in May, bringing an end to the country's brief foray into deflation. Having dipped into negative territory in April for...
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16 June 2015
Exchange traded funds are set to see the lowest net inflows since January 2014 as inflows into equity funds are being offset by net withdrawals...
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12 June 2015
The economic upturn over the past year has been stronger than previously though after substantial data revisions show that the UK construction...
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12 June 2015
"Weak industrial production data are a reminder of the fragility of the euro area economy, but should not be a cause for excess pessimism. In...
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11 June 2015 Oliver Kolodseike
"The highlight of the week is the Federal Open Market Committee's latest monetary policy decision, which is accompanied by US industrial production...
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11 June 2015
"Strong retail sales data add to signs that the US economy has pulled out of the soft-patch seen at the start of the year. Sales surged 1.2%...
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11 June 2015
"Official data brought more mixed news on the health of the Chinese economy, with signs of steadying retail sales and factory output offset by...
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10 June 2015
"A slump in factory output in April represents a very disappointing start to the second quarter, and casts doubt on widespread expectations that...
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09 June 2015
PMI data highlight growing variations in likely policy paths
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09 June 2015
"A narrowing of the UK's trade deficit with the rest of the world in April is welcome news, but needs to be treated with caution, as the underlying...
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09 June 2015
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 June 2015
"An impressive, consensus-smashing, rate of US hiring puts a September rate hike firmly on the table. Job creation is surging as the economy...
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05 June 2015
Global sector PMI" data from Markit showed a clear trend of services and food-led growth in May. Food producers registered the strongest overall...
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04 June 2015
A busy week for data watchers includes the release of industrial production numbers for a range of countries across Europe plus revised first...
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03 June 2015
A marked slowing in the rate of growth signalled by the UK PMI surveys raises doubts about the ability of the economy to rebound from the weakness...
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03 June 2015
"The ECB kept its foot firmly on the stimulus pedal at its June policy meeting, dismissing suggestions that a revival in economic growth, signs...
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03 June 2015
"Business conditions in Hong Kong deteriorated at an increased rate in May, linked to weaker demand from China. The worsening of conditions puts...
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03 June 2015
"Global economic growth edged lower for a second successive month in May according to worldwide PMI survey data, hitting the lowest since January....
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02 June 2015
"UK building activity rebounded in May after showing the smallest rise for almost two years in April, and looks set to strengthen further in...
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01 June 2015
"UK manufacturers remained in the slow lane in May, receiving important support from rising consumer spending as the strong pound continued to...
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01 June 2015
"The HSBC Vietnam Manufacturing PMI climbed to its highest in the four-year survey history in May, with producers enjoying strong growth of output...
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01 June 2015
"Global manufacturing eked out only very modest growth again in May. The JPMorgan PMI, compiled by Markit, rose from April's 21-month low of...
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29 May 2015
"The US economy sank into decline in the first quarter, but looks set to rebound in the second quarter. From a policy perspective, the first...
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28 May 2015
"Worldwide manufacturing and services PMI releases, plus a labour market update and factory orders numbers in the US, are data highlights of...
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28 May 2015
"UK economic growth slowed sharply in the first quarter of the year, denting widespread hopes that the pace of expansion would get revised higher....
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26 May 2015
Robust growth of service sector activity provides further encouraging news that the US economy is reviving from the weakness seen earlier in...
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21 May 2015
"The week sees updated GDP numbers for the US and the UK, while India and Brazil release their initial estimates of economic growth for the first...
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21 May 2015
"A surge in retail sales in April suggests the consumer mood remains upbeat, contradicting worries about the UK falling into any kind of deflationary...
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21 May 2015
"The eurozone's recovery lost some of its vigour in May, with growth slowing slightly for a second successive month, according to the latest...
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21 May 2015
"Business activity picked up in Japan's manufacturing sector in May, providing hope that the economy may have retained moderate growth momentum...
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21 May 2015
"May's flash PMI survey data painted a downbeat picture of worldwide manufacturing trends, with economies struggling in the face of sluggish...
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21 May 2015
"China's manufacturing economy contracted for a third successive month in May, with factory output falling at the steepest rate for just over...
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19 May 2015
"Deflation has hit the UK, but looks unlikely to stay for long. Consumer prices were 0.1% lower than a year ago in April. The government's number...
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18 May 2015
"Business survey data show the global economic upturn being powered by rising spending by consumers on food and drink, as well as a range of...
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14 May 2015
"The release of flash PMI results will provide first insights into global economic trends in May, while Japan sees the publication of first quarter...
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13 May 2015
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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13 May 2015
"German economic growth slowed at the start of 2015, likely a result of weakening exports. PMI data meanwhile signalled a continuation of modest...
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12 May 2015
"UK industrial production showed some encouraging signs of growth in March, which will be widely seen as upping the odds of interest rates rising...
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12 May 2015
"A new survey from Emirates NBD highlights that April was a positive month overall for the Dubai private sector economy, with output and new...
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08 May 2015
The challenge facing the new government of boosting UK trade and rebalancing the economy is highlighted by a timely reminder of a further widening...
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08 May 2015
"Employment growth picked up in the US during April, raising the prospect of the Fed hiking interest rates later this year. Non-farm payrolls...
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08 May 2015
Latest evidence from Markit's recruitment industry survey showed further strong growth of hiring activity at the start of the second quarter....
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08 May 2015
Global sector PMI" data from Markit showed consumer-facing services bucking a general trend of slower growth in April. Among the 21 sectors to...
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07 May 2015
"In a busy week for data watchers, first quarter GDP numbers are released for the eurozone while the Bank of England announces its latest interest...
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07 May 2015
"Global economic growth remained robust in April, slowing only modestly from March's six-month high. However, growth is heavily skewed towards...
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06 May 2015
"The UK PMI business surveys recorded an encouragingly robust pace of growth in April, boding well for a rebound in the economy after the weakness...
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06 May 2015
"At 53.9, the final Markit Eurozone PMI for April came in slightly stronger than the preliminary flash reading of 53.5, suggesting that the eurozone...
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05 May 2015
UK building activity showed the smallest rise for almost two years in April. The Markit/CIPS Construction PMI fell from 57.8 in March to a 22-month...
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05 May 2015
"Greece shows further signs of having slid back into recession, adding to indications that the economy is suffering as tensions mount ahead of...
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05 May 2015
"The global manufacturing economy expanded at the slowest rate for almost two years in April. The JPMorgan Manufacturing PMI, compiled by Markit...
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01 May 2015
Hopes of the UK economy rebalancing towards manufacturing and exports were dealt another blow as the goods-producing sector reported its weakest...
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01 May 2015
"PMI survey data showed the Dutch manufacturing economy growing at the fastest rate for three months in April, adding to evidence that the economy...
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30 April 2015
"A packed week includes major events that could destabilise markets. First, the most closely-fought UK general election in a generation raises...
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29 April 2015
"A stalling of US economic growth at the start of the year rules out any imminent hiking of interest rates by the Fed. The slowdown looks temporary...
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29 April 2015
"Data for the first four months of 2015 (up to 27 April) show inflows into exchange-traded funds are so far running some 80% higher than a year...
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28 April 2015
"The UK's impressive run of solid economic growth stuttered at the start of the year. Although most likely overstating recent economic weakness...
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27 April 2015
"The US service sector enjoyed strong growth at the start of the second quarter, adding to evidence that the economy remains in good health....
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24 April 2015
"Preliminary estimates of first quarter gross domestic product in the US and UK set the scene for a number of manufacturing PMI surveys later...
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24 April 2015
"A sharp rebound in orders for long-lasting manufactured products raises expectations of US interest rates rising this year. However, dig a little...
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23 April 2015
"Retail sales fell in March, but it would be wrong to get too worried about one month's fall. The underlying trend in fact looks to have remained...
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23 April 2015
"April's flash PMI survey data provide the first insight into economic trends at the start of the second quarter, and paint a disappointing picture...
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23 April 2015
"Japan's manufacturing economy contacted for the first time in almost a year, according to PMI data from Markit. Together with signs of price...
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23 April 2015
France appears to be once again acting as a drag on the eurozone economy. The eurozone as a whole saw slower economic growth at the start of...
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23 April 2015
"The German private sector economy expanded further at the start of the second quarter, but the pace of economic growth slowed slightly, according...
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23 April 2015
"The HSBC Manufacturing PMI for China slid to a one-year low in April, according to the preliminary 'flash' reading, signaling an increased rate...
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22 April 2015
"Survey data collected from just under 2,000 employees in March and April point to disappointingly weak UK pay growth in 2015. The representative...
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22 April 2015
"UK households are seeing the largest increase in incomes since the recession struck, according to survey data, helping to push down both existing...
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17 April 2015
"Headline US inflation fell to -0.1% in March from zero in February, but core inflation rose from 1.7% to a five-month high of 1.8%. While the...
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17 April 2015
"Employment has surged to an all-time high, and the unemployment rate has slipped to a near seven-year low, adding further evidence to suggest...
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16 April 2015
"Markit releases flash PMI data for China, Japan, the eurozone and the US, all of which will provide fresh evidence on the health of the world's...
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15 April 2015
"A steep fall in industrial production suggests the US economy is going through its worst growth patch since the financial crisis, dampening...
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15 April 2015
The cost of insuring against a default by the Greek government has spiked sharply higher as worries about the ability to meet debt repayments...
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15 April 2015
"China's economy grew at its slowest rate in six years in the first three months of 2015. Gross domestic product grew 7.0% compared to a year...
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14 April 2015
US, UK and Eurozone lead global growth higher
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14 April 2015
A rebound in retail sales in March provides evidence that the US economy is pulling out of a soft patch seen at the start of the year. The upturn...
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14 April 2015
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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14 April 2015
"UK consumer prices were unchanged on a year ago in March, meaning inflation stayed at its record low of zero for a second successive month...
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13 April 2015
"The year to date has seen major shifts in investor sentiment as outlooks diverge among the world's main economies. Investors have piled into...
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10 April 2015
Weaker than expected construction and industrial production numbers point to the UK economy having slowed at the start of the year. The data...
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10 April 2015
"The latest Markit PMI data for Spain signalled that the economy has made a positive start to 2015, with the first quarter of the year seeing...
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10 April 2015
Food leads sector rankings Sector PMI" data from Markit signalled a further marked rise in global food production in March. The sector remained...
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09 April 2015
"First quarter GDP data are updated in China, while the European Central Bank announces its latest monetary policy decision. Labour market data...
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09 April 2015
"The Vietnamese economy enjoyed a solid first quarter of 2015 as official data showed GDP rising 6.0% year-on-year and manufacturing PMI data...
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09 April 2015
UK exports slumped to their lowest in over four years in February as the strong exchange rate and weaker growth in the US appear to have hampered...
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09 April 2015
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee held interest rates at 0.5% and maintained its asset purchases at "375bn at its April meeting....
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08 April 2015
"Japan's economic recovery is faltering again, according to survey data, calling into question the Bank of Japan's recent upbeat analysis of...
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07 April 2015
"Global economic growth accelerated for a third successive month in March, reaching a six-month high according to business survey data. Global...
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07 April 2015
"The UK economy moved up a gear in March, recording the strongest pace of growth since last August. The three PMI surveys collectively indicate...
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07 April 2015
"The pace of eurozone economic growth picked up further speed in March. The headline Markit Composite PMI, measuring growth of manufacturing...
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02 April 2015
"Worldwide services PMI releases, plus industrial production data for a number of European countries are data highlights of the week. Interest...
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01 April 2015
"UK manufacturers enjoyed a strong end to the first quarter, according to PMI survey data, buoyed in particular by rising demand for consumer...
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01 April 2015
"The final PMI reading signalled slightly stronger growth of the manufacturing economy than the preliminary number, adding further to signs that...
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30 March 2015
"A survey of just under 1,000 UK employees shows an ongoing lack of pay pressures in the economy. The results point to an estimated average (mean)...
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26 March 2015
"As tensions mount between Athens and Brussels, the Greek debt crisis will play a major role in determining market trends next week. However...
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26 March 2015
"The US economy is showing signs of regaining momentum after the slowdown seen at the turn of the year, increasing the likelihood of interest...
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26 March 2015
"The UK's economic upturn continued to show strong momentum in February, with retail sales growth rebounding strongly, according to the Office...
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24 March 2015
Key eurozone equity benchmarks and the single currency are higher after signs that the region's economic recovery gained further momentum in...
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24 March 2015
"The French economy is enjoying its best growth spell since 2011, according to PMI data. Markit's 'flash' PMI survey data showed business activity...
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24 March 2015
Growth in the euro area's largest national economy picked up momentum at the end of the first quarter in a broad-based improvement in business...
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24 March 2015
"Business conditions across the world's major economies continue to diverge in March, according to flash PMI data, highlighting the need for...
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24 March 2015
A near-stagnation of manufacturing activity in March suggests that Japan's disappointing recovery is once again losing momentum. The latest flash...
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24 March 2015
China's hopes for the economy to grow by around 7% for 2015 suffered a setback as the flash manufacturing PMI fell to its lowest level for nearly...
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24 March 2015
"UK inflation has fallen to zero for the first time on record. Consumer prices were unchanged on a year ago in February, having been 0.3% higher...
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20 March 2015
"Markit releases flash PMI data for China, Japan, the eurozone and the US, all of which will provide fresh evidence on the health of the global...
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19 March 2015
"The US Federal Reserve opened the door for interest rates to start rising as soon as June, but softened the blow with a more dovish projection...
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19 March 2015
"With US interest rates set to rise, we look at which stocks look set to fare well in an environment of tightening monetary policy, and which...
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18 March 2015
"The number of people in employment has risen to an all-time high, but despite the jobs boom and wider economic recovery wage growth remains...
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18 March 2015
"An upturn in household sentiment about their future finances in March is a welcome sign, but also highlights a vulnerability of the UK economy....
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18 March 2015
"With US interest rates set to rise, we look at which stocks look set to fare well in an environment of tightening monetary policy, and which...
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17 March 2015
"US economic data continue to deteriorate, casting doubts on when the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates. The slowdown goes some way to...
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16 March 2015
"US and eurozone economic fortunes continue to diverge, with companies in the euro area more optimistic that their counterparts in the US for...
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13 March 2015
"The Federal Open Market Committee will announce their latest interest rate decision, while industrial output numbers are also updated in the...
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13 March 2015
"Official data indicated a steep downturn in UK construction activity at the start of the year, following a worryingly sharp decline in the fourth...
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12 March 2015
"US economic data are turning ugly, and not just because of the weather. Retail sales in the latest three months have suffered the steepest fall...
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12 March 2015
"Lower oil imports, linked to the 50% slump in the price of crude over the past six months, are helping to reduce the UK trade deficit. However...
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12 March 2015
"Despite a setback in January, the trend in euro area industrial production is picking up. This upturn adds to the growing stream of better economic...
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11 March 2015 Chris Williamson
"Looking through the volatile official data, which showed factory output falling in January, the underlying trend in manufacturing remains positive...
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11 March 2015
"Today marks the first public release of data collected from the new monthly survey of business conditions in the Kenyan private sector. The...
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10 March 2015
Global growth hits five-month high
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10 March 2015
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 2015
"Latest data from Markit's survey of recruitment consultancies signalled a pick-up in hiring activity during February. The KPMG/REC Report on...
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06 March 2015
Global sector PMI" data from Markit signalled a record rate of growth in global food producer output in February. The sector was also the fastest-growing......
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06 March 2015
"The euro area economy grew 0.3% in the final quarter of last year, confirming initial estimates that the region is pulling out of its malaise....
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05 March 2015 Chris Williamson
The European Central Bank announced that it will start its €60 billion per month asset purchase programme on 9th March, and that it expects the...
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05 March 2015
"Fourth quarter GDP data are updated in Japan, while industrial production numbers are released in China, the eurozone and the UK. The UK also...
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05 March 2015
"The Bank of England held interest rates at 0.5% at the March meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee, marking the six-year anniversary of record-low..."...
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05 March 2015
Data from Markit on exchange traded funds reveal investor appetite moving with divergent outlooks for central bank policy. The sharpest outflows...
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04 March 2015
"Russia's economic downturn deepened in February, with business surveys signalling the steepest decline in output since the height of the global...
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04 March 2015
"Global economic growth picked up momentum for a second month running in February, reaching the fastest since September according to PMI survey...
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04 March 2015
"The UK economy is on course for yet another robust performance in the first quarter, with growth set to accelerate from the slowdown seen late...
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03 March 2015
"UK building activity showed the largest rise for four months in February, with optimism about the future also picking up. The Markit/CIPS Construction...
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02 March 2015
"Activity in the world's factories picked up in February, growing at the fastest rate since last October. The J.P.Morgan Manufacturing PMI, compiled...
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02 March 2015
"While flash euro area PMI data showed a welcome upsurge in service sector economic activity, things are looking less rosy in the goods producing...
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02 March 2015
"An upsurge in demand for consumer goods boosted the UK manufacturing economy in February, pushing growth of factory activity to the highest...
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27 February 2015
The US economy slowed to a greater extent than initially thought at the end of last year. Updated statistics from the Commerce Department reveal...
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26 February 2015
"Worldwide manufacturing and service PMI releases, plus labour market updates in the eurozone and the US, are data highlights of the week. Interest...
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26 February 2015
"The pace of UK economic growth slowed at the end of last year, but already looks to be reviving in early-2015. The longer-term outlook is mixed...
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25 February 2015
"The output of China's factories barely grew again in February, limited by a steep drop in export orders. The data suggest that recent efforts...
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24 February 2015
"Stronger growth of service sector activity in February puts a June Fed rate rise firmly on the table, although low price pressures imply the...
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20 February 2015
"This week's highlights come from the US, where revised fourth quarter GDP numbers are released alongside inflation and durable goods orders...
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20 February 2015
"US factory output growth ticked higher for a second successive month in February, suggesting the goods-producing sector is on course to make...
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20 February 2015
"UK consumers pulled back on their retail spending in January, but it looks like the underlying trend remains firm amid low prices, falling fuel...
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20 February 2015
"Having lifted out of recession late last year, Japan's economy looks to have continued to expand in the first quarter so far, according to flash...
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20 February 2015
"At last, the French economy appears to be reviving, enjoying its best growth spell for three-and-a-half years, buoyed by lower prices and increased..."...
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20 February 2015
"Growth of business activity in the euro area economy hit a seven-month high in February, according to the 'flash' reading of the Markit Eurozone...
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16 February 2015
"Official data have finally caught up with the survey data, signalling that Japan pulled out of its recession late last year. The improvement...
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13 February 2015
"The week sees the release of flash PMI data for Japan, the eurozone and the US, all of which will provide fresh evidence on the health of the...
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13 February 2015
"The German economy expanded markedly in the fourth quarter of 2014, with growth accelerating sharply compared with the marginal increase recorded...
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