03 July 2019 Chris Williamson
The pace of global economic growth remained stuck at a three-year low in June, according to the latest PMI surveys from S&P Global.
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03 July 2019 Chris Williamson
The PMI surveys indicated that the UK economy slipped into contraction in June
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02 July 2019 Chris Williamson
Worldwide PMI surveys indicated a deterioration of manufacturing business conditions for a second successive month in June.
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01 July 2019 Bernard Aw
Indonesia’s manufacturing sector lost some momentum in June, according to PMI data.
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01 July 2019 Chris Williamson
Eurozone manufacturing remained stuck firmly in a steep downturn in June
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01 July 2019 Chris Williamson
UK manufacturers reported the steepest deterioration of business conditions for over six years in June
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28 June 2019 Sian Jones Raj Badiani Ken Wattret Joseph Hayes Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
A busy week includes key data releases that could steer monetary policy around the globe. The week starts with the publication of worldwide manufacturing...
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21 June 2019 Bernard Aw Sian Jones Chris Williamson Rajiv Biswas
Trade wars and politics look set to dominate the markets, monitoring progress between the US and China at the G20 Leader Summit meeting in particular...
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21 June 2019 Chris Williamson
US business activity edged closer to stagnation in June, according to flash PMI survey data from S&P Global
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21 June 2019 Chris Williamson
The eurozone economy picked up further momentum in June, with the headline PMI rising from the lows seen earlier in the year
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21 June 2019 Bernard Aw
Japan’s manufacturing economy continued to struggle midway through the year, according to the flash PMI data from S&P Global. The manufacturing...
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21 June 2019 Bernard Aw
The Australian economic recovery gained further momentum in the middle of the year, according to flash PMI survey data, led by the service sector...
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17 June 2019 Amritpal Virdee
Business conditions among Quebec manufacturers deteriorated in May for the first time since January 2017
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14 June 2019 Sian Jones Bernard Aw Joseph Hayes Ken Wattret Chris Williamson
The coming week sees key central bank meetings, including the US, UK, Brazil, Japan and several other Asian countries. Central bankers face growing...
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14 June 2019 Chris Williamson
Official data on manufacturing output showed production rising in May
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14 June 2019 Chris Williamson
Industrial production in the euro area fell in April, adding to worries about the economic health of the region in the second quarter. More up...
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12 June 2019 Chris Williamson
Markets were caught out by a sharper than expected weakening of consumer price inflation in May, though the cooling trend had been signalled...
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11 June 2019 Chris Williamson
The official UK labour market data again delivered encouraging headlines
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11 June 2019 Chris Williamson
The UK economy contracted sharply in April, according to official data
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05 June 2019 Chris Williamson
The pace of global economic growth eased to its weakest for three years in May amid an increasingly broad-based slowdown.
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05 June 2019 Bernard Aw
Chinese enterprises reported further growth in economic activity in May
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05 June 2019 Chris Williamson
The PMI surveys indicated that the UK economy remained broadly stagnant midway through the second quarter
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04 June 2019 Chris Williamson
Worldwide PMI surveys indicated that manufacturing moved into decline in May, with business conditions deteriorating to the greatest extent since...
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03 June 2019 Chris Williamson
UK manufacturers reported a deterioration of business conditions in May
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03 June 2019 Andrew Harker
Vietnam is on course to meet a number of its socio-economic targets for the 2016-2020 period, supported by strong growth in its manufacturing...
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31 May 2019 Bernard Aw Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Sian Jones Joseph Hayes
Week Ahead Economic Preview: Week of 3 June 2019 31 May 2019 Joseph Hayes Sian Jones Chris Williamson Rajiv Biswas Bernard Aw Global manufacturing...
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31 May 2019 Bernard Aw
The pace of Indonesia’s manufacturing growth gained momentum in May, according to the latest
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30 May 2019 Amritpal Virdee
The latest Brexit delay has caused further stress in Irish firms operating in sectors more exposed to the UK
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29 May 2019 Amritpal Virdee
Manufacturing business conditions across Ontario improved in April at the weakest rate since November 2016
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24 May 2019 Bernard Aw Rajiv Biswas Sian Jones Joseph Hayes Chris Williamson
Politics will likely once again take centre stage as the markets digest the results and implications of European parliamentary elections. Trade...
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24 May 2019 Chris Williamson
Growth of US business activity slowed sharply in May, according to the latest survey data
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24 May 2019 Chris Williamson
Differences in survey methodology can cause major differences in signals, which should always be borne in mind when analysing business survey...
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23 May 2019 Chris Williamson
The pace of eurozone economic growth remained subdued in May amid stagnant demand, according the latest flash PMI survey.
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23 May 2019 Bernard Aw
Japan’s manufacturing woes persisted in the middle of the second quarter, according to flash PMI, as intensifying trade war fears weighed on...
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23 May 2019 Bernard Aw
Flash PMI shows Australian economy lurching back into growth territory midway through the second quarter, driven by a revival in services activity....
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21 May 2019 David Owen
Reflective of declining sentiment amid social and economic woes, President Cyril Ramaphosa now has a hard task to bring the country out of its...
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21 May 2019 Joseph Hayes Chris Williamson
Japan’s economy expanded more than expected in the opening quarter of 2019, but growth looks set to weaken in the second quarter
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20 May 2019 Chris Williamson
S&P Global PMI data outperform ISM and regional manufacturing surveys in accurately predicting official data
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17 May 2019 Rajiv Biswas Sian Jones Chris Williamson Joseph Hayes
Economic data will take a back seat to escalating US-China trade tensions, the impact of which is the focus of our special report. Similarly...
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15 May 2019 Chris Williamson
Weak labour market survey data have contrasted with encouragingly buoyant official data in recent months, but behind robust headline numbers...
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13 May 2019 Sian Jones
The Greek manufacturing sector has provided one of the few sparks of light in the general gloom of PMI figures across the global goods-producing...
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13 May 2019 David Owen
Survey data has shown manufacturers struggling at the start of 2019, with heavy users of aluminium having seen business conditions deteriorate...
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07 May 2019 Chris Williamson
Worldwide PMI surveys indicated that manufacturing once again broadly stagnated in April
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07 May 2019 Bernard Aw
The Caixin PMI surveys showed the Chinese economy retaining solid business activity growth at the start of the second quarter
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03 May 2019 Chris Williamson
April’s PMI surveys indicated only a marginal rise in UK business activity
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02 May 2019 Chris Williamson
The euro area’s manufacturing sector remained deep in decline at the start of the second quarter
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01 May 2019 Chris Williamson
The S&P Global/CIPS UK Manufacturing PMI indicated that output growth slowed in April, despite some firms reporting a boost to production from...
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29 April 2019 Chris Williamson
The US economy grew faster than economists expected in the first quarter, but a robust pace of expansion had been signalled ahead by the PMI....
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26 April 2019 Bernard Aw Sian Jones Joseph Hayes Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson
The turn of the month always sees a hectic economic calendar, and the coming week is even busier than usual.
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18 April 2019 Sian Jones Rajiv Biswas Joseph Hayes Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
With increasing attention being focused on the US Federal Reserve, the advance estimate of first quarter GDP will be one of the major data releases...
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18 April 2019 Bernard Aw
Japan’s manufacturing economy remained stuck in a downturn at the start of the second quarter as the global trade slowdown continued to take...
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18 April 2019 Chris Williamson
The flash PMI surveys indicate that the US economy started the second quarter with its slowest expansion since mid-2016
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18 April 2019 Chris Williamson
The eurozone economy started the second quarter on a disappointing footing, with the flash PMI falling below consensus expectations to one of...
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17 April 2019 Chris Williamson
The latest official data showed the UK job market remained encouragingly buoyant in February
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16 April 2019 Chris Williamson
The latest official data showed US manufacturing falling in the first quarter
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12 April 2019 Bernard Aw
Official data brought more news of a growth slowdown in the Malaysian economy, with signs that a combination of a weaker external environment...
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12 April 2019 Bernard Aw Chris Williamson Rajiv Biswas Sian Jones Joseph Hayes
With concern growing about a global economic slowdown, the coming week sees some important data releases to add guidance for the world's largest...
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11 April 2019 Chris Williamson
The UK economy grew by more than expected in February, but survey data suggest the rate of expansion is set to weaken in coming months
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08 April 2019 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
The release of trade data across several Asian economies, as well as the ECB monetary policy meeting, will be the main highlights of the coming...
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05 April 2019 Annabel Fiddes
The latest Report on Jobs indicates that heightened uncertainty led UK companies to delay or cancel staff hiring in March
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05 April 2019 Pollyanna De Lima
Despite moderating in March, the downturn in labour market efficiency across the eurozone was stretched to 12 months
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04 April 2019 Chris Williamson
The pace of global economic growth picked up again in March from a 2.5-year low seen at the start of the year, but remained among the weakest...
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03 April 2019 Bernard Aw
Business activity growth in Japan was subdued during March, recording the slowest expansion for 2.5 years amid a steepening manufacturing downturn....
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03 April 2019 Bernard Aw
Business conditions across the Chinese economy improved at the fastest rate for nine months during March, according to the latest Caixin PMI...
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03 April 2019 Chris Williamson
Disappointing PMI surveys indicates that the UK economy contracted in March
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02 April 2019 Chris Williamson
Worldwide PMI surveys indicated that manufacturing more or less stagnated again in March
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01 April 2019 Chris Williamson
UK manufacturing reported a surge in production and stock-building in March as companies prepared for Brexit.
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29 March 2019 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Focus on PMI survey releases, US NFP, Australia and India central bank meetings, and several Asian inflation updates.
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25 March 2019 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson
Markets will be looking for signs of support having been rattled by weaker than anticipated PMI surveys last week. The surveys showed accelerating...
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25 March 2019 Pollyanna De Lima
The latest S&P Global Business Outlook survey asked manufacturers and services providers across Europe about their preparations or plans to address...
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22 March 2019 Chris Williamson
The US PMI surveys provide a valuable advance insight into economic trends, but also corporate earnings
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22 March 2019 Chris Williamson
Disappointing flash PMI data for the eurozone signalled an increased risk of a further slowdown, pushing the euro currency down 0.5% against...
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22 March 2019 Chris Williamson
Japan’s manufacturing economy remained stuck in its deepest downturn since mid-2016 in March
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18 March 2019 Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
A week in which the US Fed and the Bank of England meet to set monetary policy also sees the release of flash PMIs for the US, Eurozone, Japan...
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18 March 2019 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
A week in which the US Fed and the Bank of England meet to set monetary policy also sees the release of flash PMIs for the US, Eurozone, Japan...
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12 March 2019 Chris Williamson
The pace of global economic growth picked up in February from a near two-and-a-half year low at the start of the year, but remained among the...
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11 March 2019 Bernard Aw Chris Williamson
With the extent of the slowdown in the global economy under scrutiny, the worldwide release of the tri-annual S&P Global Business Outlook surveys...
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07 March 2019 Joseph Hayes
Fresh survey data corroborate the changing stance towards a more cautious approach to policy from Australia’s central bank
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07 March 2019 Chris Williamson
The pace of global economic growth picked up in February
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05 March 2019 Chris Williamson
The US PMI surveys tell a tale of two economies in February.
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05 March 2019 Chris Williamson
The latest PMI surveys indicate that the UK economy remained close to stagnation in February
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05 March 2019 Chris Williamson
Weak PMI data set an uncomfortable stage for the European Central Bank’s Governing Council meeting later in the week.
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04 March 2019 Chris Williamson
Worldwide PMI surveys indicated that manufacturing more or less stagnated in February amid a faster decline of global trade flows.
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01 March 2019 David Owen Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
The worldwide release of February service sector PMI surveys will provide more colour to global economic developments and inflation trends during...
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01 March 2019 Chris Williamson
S&P Global PMI™ survey data signalled a downward lurch in key manufacturing indicators in February
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01 March 2019 Chris Williamson
Growth of UK manufacturing activity edged lower despite being buoyed by factories and their customers building inventories.
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25 February 2019 Amritpal Virdee
Latest survey data provide a clear signal that manufacturing growth across Alberta and British Columbia has begun to falter.
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22 February 2019 Rajiv Biswas Bernard Aw
Worldwide release of February manufacturing PMI surveys gives early clues as to the extent of the slowdown in global manufacturing midway through...
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19 February 2019 Eliot Kerr
January data from the S&P Global France PMI surveys pointed to the fastest contraction in private sector output since November 2014
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18 February 2019 David Owen
Heavy users of copper saw a solid decline in output in January, boding ill for future demand for the metal in coming months.
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15 February 2019 Rajiv Biswas Bernard Aw
Flash Feb PMI surveys will provide early clues of economic activity for Q1.
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13 February 2019 Chris Williamson
The pace of UK economic growth slowed sharply at the end of 2018, according to official data.
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08 February 2019 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 11 February 2019
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08 February 2019 Chris Williamson
The global economy started 2019 with the weakest expansion since September 2016.
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06 February 2019 Chris Williamson
The global economy started 2019 with the weakest monthly expansion of business activity since September 2016
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05 February 2019 Chris Williamson
The latest PMI surveys indicate that the UK economy stalled at the start of the year
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04 February 2019 Chris Williamson
Worldwide PMI surveys indicated that manufacturing growth slowed closer to stagnation at the start of 2019.
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01 February 2019 Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 4 February 2019
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01 February 2019 Chris Williamson
January's PMI survey showed UK manufacturing on course to act as a drag on the economy in the first quarter
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31 January 2019 Chris Williamson
Japan manufacturing weakness casts shadow over 2019 growth outlook
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25 January 2019 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 28 January 2019
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25 January 2019 Chris Williamson
The release of disappointing flash Eurozone PMI data on the same day that the ECB's Governing Council acknowledged that downside risks now prevail...
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24 January 2019 Joseph Hayes
Flash Japan PMI™ highlights further woes for global trade cycle
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23 January 2019 David Owen
Analysis of survey anecdotal evidence suggest that global business uncertainty spiked higher at the end of 2018.
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23 January 2019 Chris Williamson
In this report, we look at the relationship between the two US surveys and the official data
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22 January 2019 Amritpal Virdee
Brexit-exposed sectors in Ireland suffer as Brexit day approaches
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18 January 2019 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 21 January 2019
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16 January 2019 Eliot Kerr
December PMI data pointed to the first monthly contraction in French private sector output for two-and-a-half years
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14 January 2019 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 14 January 2019
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14 January 2019 David Owen
Global metal-using industries are suffering their steepest downturn since early-2016, according to December survey data.
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11 January 2019 Andrew Harker
Vietnam's economy seems in a perfect position to defy signs of slowing demand elsewhere and thrive in the global economy
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10 January 2019 Chris Williamson
Demand for business machinery and equipment has slipped into decline to signal a reduced appetite for investment spending.
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09 January 2019 Chris Williamson
The global economy ended 2018 on a disappointing note
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07 January 2019 Bernard Aw
The latest Nikkei PMI data showed the Japanese economy enjoying resilient growth at the end of 2018
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04 January 2019 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 7 January 2019
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04 January 2019 Pollyanna De Lima
The overall performance of eurozone private sector workers deteriorated to the greatest extent in 67 months at the end of 2018
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04 January 2019 Chris Williamson
The UK economy suffers one of its most disappointing expansions since early-2013.
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02 January 2019 Chris Williamson
Global manufacturing growth fell to its weakest for over two years at the end of 2018.
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02 January 2019 Chris Williamson
UK manufacturing ended 2018 with business activity buoyed by companies ramping up their preparations for a disorderly Brexit.
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17 December 2018 Chris Williamson
The flash S&P Global Eurozone Composite PMI fell to its lowest since November 2014 in December
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14 December 2018 Chris Williamson
Flash PMI™ survey data from S&P Global show the US economy losing further growth momentum in December
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14 December 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 17 December 2018
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12 December 2018 Chris Williamson
Global business activity continued to expand at a relatively subdued pace in November
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12 December 2018 Pollyanna De Lima
PMI numbers for October and November suggest that further momentum has been gained in the final quarter of 2018.
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12 December 2018 Sian Jones
The wellbeing of the Czech goods producing sector has taken a turn for the worse in the latter stages of 2018
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10 December 2018 Chris Williamson
The underlying pace of economic growth slowed at the start of the fourth quarter, according to the latest official data.
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07 December 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 10 December 2018
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07 December 2018 Joseph Hayes
According to the November PMI, Italian private sector output declined at the sharpest pace in five years
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07 December 2018 Pollyanna De Lima
November data pointed to a third successive month of efficiency loss across the eurozone.
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06 December 2018 Chris Williamson
Global business activity grew at a marginally improved pace for a second successive month in November.
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05 December 2018 Paul Smith, Ph.D.
Eurozone economy growing at underlying rate of 0.3% in Q4 2018
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05 December 2018 Chris Williamson
PMI surveys showed UK business activity growing at a sharply reduced rate in November
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05 December 2018 Bernard Aw
PMI surveys signal Chinese services lead business activity
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05 December 2018 Bernard Aw
The Japanese economy continued to enjoy steady growth midway through the closing quarter of 2018, suggesting the economy will rebound after a...
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03 December 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 3 December 2018
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03 December 2018 Chris Williamson
Global manufacturing growth was unchanged from October's 23-month low in November
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03 December 2018 Chris Williamson
A rise in the UK Manufacturing PMI in November is welcome news, but the PMI continues to signal an increased risk of a downturn.
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30 November 2018 Chris Williamson
Survey data indicate that US manufacturers expect tariffs to have a widespread upward impact on prices over the next two years.
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30 November 2018 Chris Williamson
Manufacturers anticipate widespread tariff-based price impact
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26 November 2018 Chris Williamson
The coming week sees the FOMC minutes and updated estimates to GDP for the US, Italy and France, as well as the Euro area’s flash inflation numbers....
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23 November 2018 Chris Williamson
The November flash S&P Global PMI surveys brought further evidence that the US economy is enjoying a strong fourth quarter
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23 November 2018 Chris Williamson
The latest flash PMI survey data revealed a cooling of Eurozone business growth to a four-year low.
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23 November 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 26 November 2018
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22 November 2018 Paul Smith, Ph.D. Joseph Hayes
PMI-based models aid understanding of monetary policy decisions
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21 November 2018 Chris Williamson
S&P Global's Global Business Outlook survey reveals marked drop in UK business confidence to lowest since the global financial crisis
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19 November 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 19 November 2018
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16 November 2018 Chris Williamson
The release of flash PMI surveys in the coming week will provide important steers for the economic performance of major economies midway through...
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14 November 2018 Chris Williamson
S&P Global US PMI indicates strong start to fourth quarter
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14 November 2018 Chris Williamson
S&P Global US PMI selling price index remains near record high
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13 November 2018 Andrew Harker
Sub-Saharan African economies have seen growth slow in recent months
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12 November 2018 Chris Williamson
UK data updates to employment, wage, inflation and retail sales data will be eyed to ascertain the economy's resilience in the face of intensifying...
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09 November 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 12 November 2018
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09 November 2018 Chris Williamson
Global business activity grew at a marginally improved rate in October, but remained close to September's two-year low
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07 November 2018 Pollyanna De Lima
Widespread contraction in eurozone productivity at start of fourth quarter
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06 November 2018 Chris Williamson
Global business activity grew at a marginally improved rate in October.
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05 November 2018 Bernard Aw
Japan PMI shows post-typhoon demand lifts output while input costs at 10-year high
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05 November 2018 Bernard Aw
China PMI surveys signal business activity growth at weakest in two years
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05 November 2018 Chris Williamson
PMI surveys showed UK business activity growing at a sharply reduced rate in October.
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02 November 2018 Chris Williamson
Next week’s economic diary is a busy one, including the US FOMC meeting and the worldwide release of October services PMI surveys.
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02 November 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 5 November 2018
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01 November 2018 Bernard Aw
Indonesia manufacturing PMI points to softer demand conditions at start of Q4
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01 November 2018 Chris Williamson
Manufacturers reported a disappointing start to the fourth quarter, registering the weakest monthly growth since the Brexit vote.
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26 October 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 29 October 2018
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26 October 2018 Chris Williamson
The worldwide release of October manufacturing PMI surveys will be a highlight in the coming week.
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25 October 2018 Chris Williamson
Trade-led slowdown pushes flash Eurozone PMI to two-year low at start of fourth quarter
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19 October 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 22 October 2018
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19 October 2018 Chris Williamson
Flash PMI data will be scoured for signals of economic performance at the start of the final quarter of 2018.
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16 October 2018 Joseph Hayes Andrew Harker
Rising interest rates in the US are putting pressure on currencies in emerging markets.
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12 October 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 15 October 2018
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10 October 2018 Chris Williamson
The following is an extract from S&P Global's monthly PMI overview presentation. For the full report please click on the link at the bottom of...
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08 October 2018 Chris Williamson
Global economic growth moderated to a two-year low in September in a broad-based slowdown, according to the latest PMI surveys.
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08 October 2018 Sian Jones
Manufacturers in the automotive industry experienced the weakest output growth for almost four years in the third quarter of 2018.
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08 October 2018 Bernard Aw
China PMI data points to resilient growth, but also highlight risks to future expansion
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05 October 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 8 October 2018
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04 October 2018 Chris Williamson
Although the more accurate S&P Global PMI extends back over a decade to early-2007, the ISM data extend back to the 1950s.
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04 October 2018 Chris Williamson
September PMI survey data added to signs that the US economy expanded at a slower, but still solid, rate in Q3
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03 October 2018 Bernard Aw
Japan PMI at two-year low signals softer output growth
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03 October 2018 Chris Williamson
PMI data showed business activity rising in September, albeit with the rate of growth cooling to the second-lowest since April.
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03 October 2018 Chris Williamson
Eurozone PMI data showed growth slowing to a near-two year low in September.
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01 October 2018 Chris Williamson
Worldwide manufacturers reported the first fall in global export orders for over two years in September.
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28 September 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 1 October 2018
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24 September 2018 Bernard Aw Chris Williamson Rajiv Biswas
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 24 September 2018
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18 September 2018 Sam Teague
Latest survey data indicate that demand and supply fundamentals currently support a stabilisation in copper prices.
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18 September 2018 Chris Williamson
Different surveys offer differing views on the health of the US manufacturing economy.
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17 September 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 17 September 2018
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14 September 2018 Chris Williamson
S&P Global flash PMI surveys will provide early insights into the performance of major economies at the end of the third quarter, in a week in...
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14 September 2018 Joseph Hayes
Weaker expansion in global goods-producing sector has strong implications for South Korean exporters.
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11 September 2018 Chris Williamson
The following is an extract from S&P Global's monthly PMI overview presentation.
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10 September 2018 Sian Jones
Throughout most of 2018, the Myanmar kyat has depreciated rapidly against key currencies.
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10 September 2018 Chris Williamson
Global economic growth edged lower in August, according to the latest PMI surveys, down to its second-weakest for nearly two years
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07 September 2018 Chris Williamson
Highlights of the week include European Central Bank and Bank of England monetary policy meetings, the latter coming on the heels of updated...
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07 September 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Our special focus this week looks at the ASEAN region and its rise as a manufacturing hub.
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06 September 2018 Pollyanna De Lima
Workforce efficiency in the euro area worsened marginally for the fifth month running in August.
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06 September 2018 Bernard Aw
Nikkei PMI data indicated that the Japanese economy continued to expand in August.
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06 September 2018 Chris Williamson
The Eurozone PMI shows the recent run of robust growth of business activity, new orders and employment extending into August.
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05 September 2018 Chris Williamson
PMI survey data showing faster service sector growth in August come as much-needed welcome news.
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05 September 2018 Chris Williamson
Worldwide manufacturers reported the weakest expansion since November 2016, with near-stagnant exports continuing to act as a drag
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05 September 2018 Bernard Aw
The Chinese economy lost some momentum midway through the third quarter amid signs of softer client demand.
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03 September 2018 Chris Williamson
UK manufacturing output growth waned in August to its lowest since March 2017.
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03 September 2018 Bernard Aw
The latest PMI data set the scene for Malaysia’s manufacturing sector to see its strongest quarterly performance since late-2014.
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31 August 2018 Chris Williamson
Highlights of the coming week include the global release of August PMI data, adding further insight into worldwide economic growth, hiring and...
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31 August 2018 Bernard Aw Chris Williamson Rajiv Biswas
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 3 September 2018
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24 August 2018 Chris Williamson
The coming week sees US second quarter GDP and consumer expenditure numbers, including closely-watched price indices, with France, Italy, India...
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24 August 2018 Chris Williamson
Flash PMI survey data indicated that the eurozone economy continued to grow in August.
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24 August 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 27 August 2018
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23 August 2018 Bernard Aw
The August flash PMI data indicated that Japan’s manufacturing sector continued to expand midway through the third quarter. However, the survey...
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17 August 2018 Chris Williamson
Flash PMI surveys will be a feature of the week, highlighting how Japan, the US and Eurozone are faring midway through Q3.
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17 August 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 20 August 2018
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16 August 2018 Sian Jones
The recent football World Cup in Russia has provided a boost to the Russian economy.
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16 August 2018 Chris Williamson
Manufacturing continued to expand in July, but the underlying trend has shown signs of weakening.
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15 August 2018 Chris Williamson
Consumer price inflation ticked higher to 2.5% in July, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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14 August 2018 Chris Williamson
Japanese economic growth rebounded in the second quarter, allying fears of a bout of renewed economic malaise.
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14 August 2018 Chris Williamson
The latest labour market data show low unemployment once again failing to stimulate faster pay growth.
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10 August 2018 Chris Williamson
The week ahead sees important official data updates to the health of the US and China economies at the start of the third quarter.
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10 August 2018 Chris Williamson
The following is an extract from S&P Global's monthly PMI overview presentation.
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10 August 2018 Chris Williamson
The UK economy rebounded from a weak start to the year in the second quarter, according to official data.
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07 August 2018 Bernard Aw
Chinese economic growth remained relatively stable at the start of the third quarter, according to the latest Caixin PMI survey data.
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07 August 2018 Rajiv Biswas Paul Smith, Ph.D. Bernard Aw
This note also includes a special feature on the Indian economy.
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06 August 2018 Bernard Aw
PMI data indicated that the Japanese economy expanded at the start of the third quarter, but the pace of growth lost momentum.
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27 July 2018 Chris Williamson
A busy week sees important central bank meetings in the US, Japan and the UK, as well as India and Brazil. Major data releases include the worldwide...
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25 July 2018 Paul Smith, Ph.D.
In this research paper, we showcase the power of the PMI in tracking quarterly changes in Eurozone GDP.
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25 July 2018 Chris Williamson
The July flash PMI survey data indicated that the US economy sustained strong growth momentum.
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25 July 2018 Chris Williamson
Flash PMI survey data indicated that the eurozone economy expanded at the start of the third quarter, but the pace of growth lost momentum again...
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20 July 2018 Chris Williamson
The release of flash PMI data for July will add clues as to global economic growth trends as we move into the second half of 2018, and will be...
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19 July 2018 Chris Williamson
Official data confirmed the survey data signal that US manufacturing output growth picked up in the second quarter.
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19 July 2018 Annabel Fiddes
Latest official data regarding employee earnings and inflation have both come in under forecasts, but survey data suggest that pay and price...
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13 July 2018 Chris Williamson
A week that kicks off with the findings from the largest global survey of business expectations also sees important data releases for the US...
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10 July 2018 Chris Williamson
Monthly Global Review
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10 July 2018 Chris Williamson
Monthly Global Review
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08 July 2018 Chris Williamson
Some of the highlights of the week ahead include fresh official data on economic growth trends in the UK and Eurozone as policymakers look for...
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05 July 2018 Pollyanna De Lima
Eurozone productivity broadly stabilised in June as expansion in the service sector partially offset deterioration at goods producers.
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04 July 2018 Bernard Aw
The Japanese economy end the second quarter on a stronger note, according to Nikkei PMI surveys, with other survey indicators suggesting economic...
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04 July 2018 Bernard Aw
The steady expansion of China’s economy was sustained at the end of the second quarter, according to the latest Caixin PMI surveys, but the upturn...
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04 July 2018 Chris Williamson
June’s UK PMI surveys indicated a strong end to the second quarter.
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04 July 2018
Latest Italian PMI data indicated an improvement in business activity growth during June.
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03 July 2018 Chris Williamson
Worldwide manufacturers reported the weakest rise in export orders for two years in June, contributing to the slowest improvement in business...
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02 July 2018 Bernard Aw
Business conditions in Malaysia’s manufacturing sector deteriorated further during June, according to latest Nikkei surveys, rounding off the...
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29 June 2018 Chris Williamson
The coming week sees important data releases which include worldwide PMI surveys and US employment numbers. Policy highlights include the Reserve...
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29 June 2018 Chris Williamson
The coming week sees important data releases which include worldwide PMI surveys and US employment numbers.
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25 June 2018 Chris Williamson
An overall solid performance of the US economy in June masks a slowdown trend in manufacturing.
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22 June 2018 Chris Williamson
The coming week sees GDP updates for the US and UK as well as a policy meeting in New Zealand. Besides data releases, the EU/UK Brexit summit...
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22 June 2018 Chris Williamson
S&P Global’s PMI surveys signal another bumper month of employment growth in June.
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22 June 2018 Chris Williamson
Flash PMI survey data for June showed business activity regaining some momentum.
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22 June 2018 Bernard Aw
Japan manufacturing continued to enjoy robust growth in June, but there were further signs of easing demand, especially in export markets, calling...
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21 June 2018 Sam Teague
Copper prices rose markedly in the first two weeks of June on the back of supply shortage fears and bullish price speculation.
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19 June 2018 Chris Williamson
The week sees key monetary policy meetings in the UK and Brazil, which lead up to the release of flash PMI surveys for the Eurozone, US and Japan....
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19 June 2018 Chris Williamson
The week sees key monetary policy meetings in the UK and Brazil, which lead up to the release of flash PMI surveys.
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18 June 2018 Gabriella Dickens
Growth in the Zambian economy has regained momentum during the second quarter so far.
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18 June 2018 Andrew Harker
Irish economy rebounds following Storm Emma disruption
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14 June 2018 Chris Williamson
Survey and official data have diverged in terms of the health of the euro area manufacturing sector.
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12 June 2018 Chris Williamson
Monthly PMI Overview June 2018
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12 June 2018 Pollyanna De Lima
May sees deterioration in eurozone workforce efficiency
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11 June 2018 Chris Williamson
The coming week sees monetary policy meetings at the US Federal Reserve, ECB and Bank of Japan.
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08 June 2018 Sian Jones
Goods producers in the US basic materials sector have signalled signs of recovery from weaker demand conditions seen at the start of the year....
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08 June 2018 Bernard Aw
The Reserve Bank of India raised the policy rate for the first time in nearly four-and-a-half years at the June meeting. Future action will depend...
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08 June 2018 Chris Williamson
Average salaries awarded to candidates taking up new jobs rose at the fastest rate for three years in May in a further sign that the tightening...
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07 June 2018 Bernard Aw
Business conditions in South Korea’s manufacturing sector deteriorated further in May, according to the Nikkei PMI surveys, setting the scene...
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07 June 2018 Chris Williamson
US takes lead in global expansion
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05 June 2018 Bernard Aw
China’s economy maintained a steady momentum midway through the second quarter, according to the latest Caixin PMI surveys.
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05 June 2018
Following marginal growth in March, a solid expansion in output was registered in the global automobile manufacturing sector during April.
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05 June 2018 Chris Williamson
Business activity rose to the greatest extent recorded so far this year in May, though forward-looking indicators suggest growth could deteriorate....
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05 June 2018 Bernard Aw
After a solid start to the second quarter, the Japanese economy expanded at a slower rate in May.
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04 June 2018 Bernard Aw
Growth in the Indonesian manufacturing sector picked up slightly midway through the second quarter, according to the Nikkei PMI surveys, setting...
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04 June 2018 Chris Williamson
UK construction activity increased in May, but growth looks set to lose momentum in coming months.
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01 June 2018 Chris Williamson
Business survey data for May will provide indications of global and national economic trends midway through the second quarter, with UK data...
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01 June 2018 Chris Williamson
Global Manufacturing PMI at nine-month low amid near-stagnation of worldwide exports
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01 June 2018 Chris Williamson
Business survey data for May will provide indications of global and national economic trends midway through the second quarter.
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01 June 2018 Chris Williamson
The eurozone manufacturing sector reported its slowest expansion for 15 months in May, according to the final PMI data.
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01 June 2018 Chris Williamson
UK Manufacturing PMI stages unconvincing rebound in May
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25 May 2018 Chris Williamson
Upcoming manufacturing PMI surveys will give a guide to global economic trends halfway through the second quarter.
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23 May 2018 Chris Williamson
S&P Global’s ‘flash’ manufacturing PMI survey indicated further robust output growth and strong hiring momentum during May.
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21 May 2018 Bernard Aw
The Malaysian economy grew at a slower pace in the opening quarter of 2018, in line with advance signals from business surveys.
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18 May 2018 Andrew Harker
Vietnam makes progress towards achieving economic plans
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18 May 2018 Chris Williamson
The week sees a range of data that will add to views on policy decisions at major central banks.
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16 May 2018 Bernard Aw
The Japanese economy shrank in the first three months of 2018, according to the preliminary estimate of gross domestic product.
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15 May 2018 Sam Teague
Survey data suggest that subdued demand growth at aluminium-using firms worldwide presents a downside risk for prices.
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15 May 2018 Chris Williamson
New GDP estimates add further confirmation to the slowing of the Eurozone economy in early 2018.
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14 May 2018
India’s economic performance accelerated to the strongest in three months at the start of the second quarter.
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14 May 2018 Chris Williamson
S&P Global US PMI surveys indicate price pressures at highest since mid-2011
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10 May 2018 Chris Williamson
Monthly PMI Overview
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10 May 2018 Chris Williamson
The Bank of England left interest rates unchanged at the Monetary Policy Committee's May meeting.
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10 May 2018 Chris Williamson
Monthly PMI Overview
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04 May 2018 Bernard Aw
Chinese economic growth stymied in April by falling exports
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04 May 2018 Pollyanna De Lima
Total productivity in the euro area was broadly unchanged in April, thereby ending a 58-month period of uninterrupted growth.
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04 May 2018 Chris Williamson
After a brief spell of excitement at the start of the year, PMI survey data indicate that global economic growth has settled into a lower (but...
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03 May 2018 Bernard Aw
The Japanese economy expanded at the strongest rate for six months at the start of the second quarter, according to PMI data.
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03 May 2018 Chris Williamson
Business activity picked up only modestly in April after being disrupted by heavy snowfall in March.
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02 May 2018 Bernard Aw
Latest survey data indicate that the health of Malaysia's manufacturing economy weakened further at the start of the second quarter.
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02 May 2018 Chris Williamson
PMI survey data show global manufacturing managed only a modest rebound in April.
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02 May 2018 Bernard Aw
Indonesia’s manufacturing economy picked up pace at the beginning of the second quarter, building on the positive start to the year.
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01 May 2018 Chris Williamson
UK manufacturers reported the weakest improvement in business conditions for nearly one-and-a-half years in April.
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27 April 2018 Chris Williamson
UK economic growth slowed to near stagnation in the first quarter, casting further doubts on the health of the economy.
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27 April 2018 Chris Williamson
The week sees important updates to the global economic picture in the form of manufacturing and service sector PMI surveys.
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23 April 2018 Chris Williamson
Eurozone settles into lower gear
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20 April 2018 Chris Williamson
As a ‘soft data’ advance guide to official data on manufacturing output, the S&P Global PMI has outperformed the ISM.
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18 April 2018 Chris Williamson
S&P Global’s PMI data painted a far more accurate picture of the US manufacturing economy in 2017 than the ISM surveys.
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18 April 2018 Joseph Hayes
The latest Commonwealth Bank of Australia PMI data signalled another month of solid output growth at the end of the first quarter.
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18 April 2018 Andrew Harker
The latest Stanbic Bank Ghana PMI, compiled by S&P Global, pointed to the strongest improvement in business conditions for six months in March....
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17 April 2018 Pollyanna De Lima
Brazil PMI shows improved growth momentum during opening months of 2018
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17 April 2018 Bernard Aw
Slowdown in Asia transport business activity at end of Q1
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