10 April 2018 Annabel Fiddes
Staff appointments rose sharply in March, while lower candidate availability placed further upward pressure on starting pay.
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10 April 2018 Chris Williamson
Global economic growth slowed sharply to the weakest for over a year in March, according to PMI survey data.
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10 April 2018 Sian Jones
The Czech manufacturing sector started 2018 in rude health, according to the latest PMI survey data.
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06 April 2018 Chris Williamson
The week sees economic news that should provide insights into central bank thinking in the US, UK and eurozone.
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06 April 2018 Bernard Aw
Hong Kong’s private sector achieved its strongest quarterly performance since early 2014, according to latest Nikkei PMI data.
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06 April 2018 Bernard Aw
PMI surveys can provide early insights into demand at industry level, as illustrated by the following analysis of air transport and air travel....
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05 April 2018 Chris Williamson
Global economic growth slowed sharply to the weakest for over a year in March, according to the latest PMI surveys.
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04 April 2018
Global manufacturing growth slowed to a five-month low in March, though remained robust by recent standards.
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04 April 2018 Bernard Aw
March PMI survey data signalled a noticeable loss of momentum in China’s economic growth
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04 April 2018 Chris Williamson
Global manufacturing growth slowed to a five-month low in March, though remained robust by recent standards.
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04 April 2018 Bernard Aw
Growth of Japanese business activity was the slowest since October 2016 at the end of the first quarter.
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03 April 2018 Bernard Aw
The Philippines manufacturing sector is on course for its weakest quarterly growth in recent years, according to Nikkei PMI data.
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03 April 2018 Bernard Aw
Thailand’s manufacturing economy ended the first quarter on a low, according to Nikkei PMI data
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22 March 2018 Chris Williamson
Eurozone business activity grew at its slowest rate for over a year in March, according to the flash S&P Global Eurozone PMI.
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22 March 2018 Bernard Aw
The March flash PMI rounded off the best quarter for the Japanese manufacturing economy since early-2014.
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21 March 2018 Chris Williamson
Signs of accelerating pay growth raise the prospect of interest rates being hiked again in May.
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20 March 2018 Joseph Hayes
Global production growth in the food and beverages industry remained strong during February, according to latest PMI data.
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20 March 2018 Chris Williamson
Softer UK inflation means the squeeze on incomes is coming to an end, with survey data highlighting how the mood among households has started...
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20 March 2018 Alex Gill
The eurozone construction sector is enjoying one of its best spells for over a decade, with growth remaining buoyant in February.
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19 March 2018 Bernard Aw
China’s economy lost a little momentum in February, but the country remained on course for its best quarter for over seven years.
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12 March 2018 Bernard Aw
The Australian economy maintained solid growth momentum in February, according to the latest Commonwealth Bank PMI surveys.
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09 March 2018 Mathieu Ras
The European economy has been accelerating for the last two years, leading to increased pressure on productive capacity.
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07 March 2018 Chris Williamson
The global economy has enjoyed accelerating momentum so far in 2018, according to PMI data.
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05 March 2018 Chris Williamson
The UK economy picked up steam again in February after a slow start to the year.
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05 March 2018 Bernard Aw
Japanese economic growth remained robust in February despite losing a bit of momentum.
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05 March 2018 Bernard Aw
PMI survey data showed the UK manufacturing sector growing at the slowest pace for nearly a year in February
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02 March 2018 Bernard Aw
Growth in the Philippines manufacturing economy suffered a further loss of momentum during February, according to the Nikkei PMI surveys.
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01 March 2018 Chris Williamson
Global manufacturing lost a little momentum for a second successive month in February, according to the latest PMI™ surveys.
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01 March 2018 Bernard Aw
The Indonesian manufacturing PMI surveys show the strongest rate of growth since the summer of 2016.
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01 March 2018 Chris Williamson
PMI survey data showed the UK manufacturing sector growing at the slowest pace for nearly a year in February
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23 February 2018 Bernard Aw
Worldwide releases of manufacturing PMI surveys will provide important signals as to global growth trends in the first quarter.
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22 February 2018 Chris Williamson
The economy grew less than previously thought in the final three months of 2017.
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21 February 2018 Chris Williamson
The latest labour market snapshot brings mixed messages for policymakers.
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21 February 2018 Chris Williamson
February saw the eurozone’s growth spurt lose a little momentum, but the rate of expansion remains impressive.
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21 February 2018 Chris Williamson
US business activity growth accelerated markedly in February, according to the flash PMI™ surveys.
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21 February 2018 Bernard Aw
The Japanese manufacturing upturn continued in February, setting the sector on course for the best quarter since the start of 2014.
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20 February 2018 Joseph Hayes
Survey data indicate that UK households have become increasingly convinced that borrowing costs will rise again in coming months.
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20 February 2018 Sian Jones
While many economies are seeing central banks become more hawkish, Russia is bucking the trend.
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16 February 2018 Bernard Aw
Flash February PMI releases will provide all-important insights into first quarter economic growth and price trends of major economies.
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14 February 2018 Mathieu Ras
PMI sector data provide a global view of the tech industry, and also help to anticipate regions and sub-sectors that are over- or under-performing....
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13 February 2018 Andrew Harker
The Spanish economy made a strong start to 2018, raising hopes that the recent solid expansion of the economy will continue as the year progresses....
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13 February 2018 Chris Williamson
UK inflation came in higher than expected in January, adding further pressure for policymakers to hike interest rates again, possibly as soon...
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13 February 2018 Chris Williamson
Official data confirmed the solid performance of the UK’s manufacturing sector at the end of 2017, but construction remained a drag on the economy....
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09 February 2018 Bernard Aw
Inflation and retail sales figures for both the US and UK are in focus next week.
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08 February 2018 Joseph Hayes
The latest S&P Global US PMI data point to both stronger domestic demand and inflationary pressures.
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08 February 2018 Annabel Fiddes
Latest data from UK recruitment agencies signalled a further sharp increase in the number of people placed into permanent positions in January....
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08 February 2018 Chris Williamson
The global economy started 2018 with accelerating momentum, according to PMI survey data.
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06 February 2018 Bernard Aw
Official data showed the Taiwanese economy growing faster than expected in the final quarter of 2017, as signalled well in advance by PMI data....
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05 February 2018 Chris Williamson
At 58.8, the final Eurozone PMI for January 2018 registered the strongest monthly expansion since June 2006.
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05 February 2018 Bernard Aw
The Japanese economy continued to enjoy robust growth at the start of 2018, with further signs of rising inflationary pressures.
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05 February 2018 Bernard Aw
The Australian economy started 2018 in good health, but the latest Commonwealth Bank PMI surveys pointed to slower growth.
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05 February 2018 Chris Williamson
The pace of UK economic growth slowed sharply at the start of the year as January saw a triple-whammy of weaker PMI™ surveys.
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02 February 2018 Bernard Aw
While the Philippines manufacturing economy ended last year on a high, it started 2018 on a more modest note.
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02 February 2018 Bernard Aw
Latest survey data showed that China’s economy enjoyed a strong start to 2018, with the fastest growth of business activity for seven years.
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02 February 2018 Bernard Aw
Worldwide releases of services PMI surveys will provide insights into global economic growth and price trends at the start of 2018.
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01 February 2018 Bernard Aw
The positive growth momentum in Thailand’s manufacturing economy seen at the end of last year extended into 2018.
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01 February 2018 Chris Williamson
Global manufacturing started 2018 on an upbeat note, with businesses registering one of the strongest expansions for seven years.
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01 February 2018 Chris Williamson
Latest UK Manufacturing PMI data pointed to slower, but still robust, growth of the sector at the start of 2018.
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26 January 2018 Chris Williamson
The US economy grew less than expected in the closing quarter of 2017, according to fresh official data.
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26 January 2018 Bernard Aw
Worldwide releases of S&P Global Manufacturing PMI surveys will provide signals of growth and price trends at the start of 2018.
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26 January 2018 Chris Williamson
The UK economy enjoyed further resilient growth in the closing quarter of 2017.
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24 January 2018 Chris Williamson
Business activity is expanding at a rate not seen for almost 12 years.
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24 January 2018 Chris Williamson
The flash PMI surveys indicated a mixed but broadly encouraging start to 2018 for the US economy.
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24 January 2018 Chris Williamson
The UK labour market showed signs of strength late last year, with employment rising and pay growth creeping higher.
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22 January 2018 Bernard Aw
Official data for Taiwan confirmed the strong exports trend seen in recent PMI surveys at the end of 2017.
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19 January 2018 Bernard Aw
A number of countries see fourth quarter GDP numbers, while flash January PMI releases will indicate trends at the start of 2018...
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19 January 2018 Chris Williamson
There was very little Christmas joy for retailers as sales slumped in December, according to the latest official data.
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19 January 2018 Bernard Aw
China’s economy expands by 6.9% in 2017, with PMI data suggesting that firms start 2018 on a firm footing.
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19 January 2018 Bernard Aw
As 2017 drew to a close, Asia’s auto sector enjoyed its best growth spurt since 2010, according to PMI survey data....
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19 January 2018
Recent PMI data suggest the Greek manufacturing sector may finally be on a path to recovery....
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17 January 2018 Chris Williamson
S&P Global’s US Manufacturing PMI survey New Orders Index offers valuable insight into the latest factory order trends...
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16 January 2018 Bernard Aw
PMI data can be used as a simple but effective tool for predicting Malaysia’s GDP growth rates well ahead of official statistics.
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15 January 2018 Chris Williamson
Official data showed UK industry performing well in November, which should help boost the economy in the fourth quarter.
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15 January 2018 Andrew Harker
Strong economic growth in 2017 was driven by a humming manufacturing sector, backing up the findings of the Nikkei PMI.
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05 January 2018 Bernard Aw
"Nikkei PMI data showed Japanese economic growth maintaining solid momentum at the end of 2017. Price pressures meanwhile remained firm, with...
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05 January 2018 Chris Williamson
"The global economy ended 2017 on a buoyant note, according to PMI survey data. Current business activity growth gained momentum and rising inflows...
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05 January 2018 Bernard Aw
US inflation and retail sales figures are in focus next week as analysts search for clues as to the timing of the next Fed rate hike. A host...
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04 January 2018 Bernard Aw
"The Australian economy ended 2017 with its weakest quarter in over a year, though the latest Commonwealth Bank PMI surveys also suggest that...
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04 January 2018 Bernard Aw
"The Chinese economy finished last year on a strong note, marking its best year since 2010, according to the Caixin China PMI surveys. However...
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04 January 2018 Chris Williamson
"The December PMI™ surveys showed the UK economy ending 2017 with a resilient and steady pace of growth, though a softer increase in new orders...
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04 January 2018 Chris Williamson
A strong December global PMI rounded off the best year for manufacturing since 2010. While the upturn continued to show signs of broadening out...
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03 January 2018 Bernard Aw
The following is an extract from S&P Global's monthly Asia PMI overview presentation. For the full report please click on the link at the bottom...
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03 January 2018 Chris Williamson
"The UK construction industry looks to have pulled out of its downturn, with improved PMI survey readings in the closing months of 2017 compared...
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03 January 2018 Bernard Aw
Thailand’s manufacturing economy ended an otherwise unspectacular year on a positive note. December PMI data showed an improvement in operating...
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02 January 2018 Bernard Aw
"The Philippines manufacturing economy finished the year on a solid footing, ending its best quarter of 2017, according to the Nikkei PMI data....
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22 December 2017 Bernard Aw
"As the final week of 2017 arrives, analysts will assess updated Japanese and German inflation data for clues on future policy moves. Other key...
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15 December 2017 Bernard Aw
A number of major economies are releasing updated third quarter GDP numbers while markets will keenly watch the Bank of Japan’s meeting next...
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14 December 2017 Chris Williamson
"The eurozone economy is picking up further momentum as the year comes to a close, ending its best quarter since the start of 2011. The strong...
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14 December 2017 Bernard Aw
"Manufacturing conditions in Indonesia improved in November after a disappointing start to the fourth quarter, indicating further steady economic...
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14 December 2017 Bernard Aw
Japanese goods producers are enjoying their best quarter since the start of 2014 having seen business conditions improve to the greatest extent...
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12 December 2017 Chris Williamson
"UK inflation rose to a near six-year high in November, and chances are that it could rise further before starting to ease again later in 2018....
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11 December 2017 Chris Williamson
"Official data on the output of manufacturing and construction in October highlight the divergent trends in the UK economy, as rising exports...
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08 December 2017
Price pressures revive as global business reports faster order book growth
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08 December 2017 Bernard Aw
"Next week sees December Flash PMI releases, providing insights into the health of the US, eurozone and Japanse economies at the end of the fourth...
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08 December 2017 Chris Williamson
The following is an extract from S&P Global's monthly PMI overview presentation. For the full report please click on the link at the bottom of...
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07 December 2017
The latest Europe Sector PMI® data from S&P Global showed surging output across a range of manufacturing sectors in November. Chemicals recorded...
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07 December 2017 Bernard Aw
"Japanese growth remained robust in November, setting the scene for another solid quarter at the end of the year, according to the latest Nikkei...
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06 December 2017 Chris Williamson
"The global manufacturing PMI rose to its highest for over six-and-a-half years in November, with output, new orders and employment growth all...
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05 December 2017 Bernard Aw
The Caixin PMI surveys presented an overall picture of steady growth in the Chinese economy midway through the fourth quarter. To the surprise...
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05 December 2017 Chris Williamson
"The latest PMI™ surveys indicate that the economy is on course to sustain steady growth in the closing months of 2017, albeit with the expansion...
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05 December 2017 Bernard Aw
"The Australian economy picked up momentum in the middle of the fourth quarter, led by rising manufacturing activity, according to Commonwealth...
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01 December 2017 Bernard Aw
Worldwide releases of November services PMI surveys will provide further insights into fourth-quarter growth and price trends for all major economies....
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01 December 2017 Chris Williamson
"The latest PMI survey data showed production growth kicking higher in UK factories in November, leading to faster job gains but also higher...
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24 November 2017 Bernard Aw
PMI data point to Japan’s manufacturing economy being on course to finish the year with its strongest quarterly performance for nearly four years....
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24 November 2017 Chris Williamson
November ‘flash’ PMI data pointed to another encouraging though unspectacular month for corporate America and the economy as a whole. The survey...
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24 November 2017 Bernard Aw
The worldwide releases of November manufacturing PMI surveys will provide important signals for fourth quarter growth and inflation trends for...
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23 November 2017 Chris Williamson
Eurozone growth kicked higher in November to put the region on course for its best quarter since the start of 2011. Multi-year highs were seen...
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17 November 2017 Chris Williamson
The week sees flash PMI data releases plus the UK’s Autumn Budget and ongoing Brexit discussions. The main data releases include flash PMI survey...
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17 November 2017 Chris Williamson
"US manufacturing production rebounded in October from hurricane-related disruptions in prior months, confirming earlier signals from S&P Global’s...
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17 November 2017
"Latest official data indicated a slowdown in Japanese economic growth, with the initial estimate of third quarter GDP showing a 0.3% increase...
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16 November 2017 Chris Williamson
UK retail sales showed the first annual decline since March 2013 at the start of the fourth quarter. Sales were up 0.3% compared to September...
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15 November 2017 Chris Williamson
"The latest batch of labour market data make for disappointing reading, albeit with some welcome signs of improved productivity. The number of...
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14 November 2017 Andrew Harker
"Spanish companies are less optimistic than they were earlier in the year, according to the latest S&P Global Business Outlook survey. In fact...
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14 November 2017 Chris Williamson
"Eurozone survey indicators are giving conflicting signals. The European Commission’s headline survey indicator hit a ten-year high in October...
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14 November 2017 Chris Williamson
"Official red faces all round as UK inflation fails to rise as widely expected, not least by the Bank of England, in October. Inflation holds...
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13 November 2017 Tim Moore
"The latest S&P Global Business Outlook survey reveals that UK business confidence has picked up slightly since June, but private sector firms...
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13 November 2017 Mathieu Ras
The latest PMI® data from S&P Global signalled a strong performance for the European economy at the start of the fourth quarter. With the EU...
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10 November 2017 Bernard Aw
The following is an extract from S&P Global's monthly Asia PMI overview presentation. For the full report please click on the link at the bottom...
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10 November 2017 Chris Williamson
"Official data confirm the survey signals of a multi-speed economy. While manufacturing is enjoying strong growth, construction is in the doldrums...
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10 November 2017 Bernard Aw
"The focus next week is on economic growth and price trends for major economies, with a number of countries releasing third quarter GDP figures...
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09 November 2017 Chris Williamson
The following is an extract from S&P Global's monthly PMI overview presentation. For the full report please click on the link at the bottom of...
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08 November 2017
"The eurozone growth spurt retained strong momentum the start of the fourth quarter. At 56.0, the October headline composite PMI reading was...
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07 November 2017
"The Nikkei PMI data for Japan signalled a buoyant start to the closing quarter of 2017, suggesting a pick-up in the pace of economic growth...
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06 November 2017
"Global economic growth edged up to the joint-highest in two-and-a-half years in October, continuing the steady pace of expansion seen throughout...
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03 November 2017
"A number of central banks across Asia will decide on monetary policy, while S&P Global Services PMI" data for the eurozone, Japan and Brazil...
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03 November 2017
"The latest PMI surveys brought mixed news on the UK economy at the start of the fourth quarter, and highlight the uncertain path for future...
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03 November 2017
"The Chinese economy enjoyed a steady start to the closing quarter of 2017, but the latest Caixin PMI data showed a further slowing of growth....
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02 November 2017
"The Philippines manufacturing economy showed a flurry of activity at the start of the fourth quarter following two months of subdued growth...
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02 November 2017
"Global manufacturing enjoyed its strongest improvement in business conditions for six-and-a-half years in October, according to the latest PMI...
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01 November 2017
"The Czech economy has been growing strongly in 2017, with the latest survey data showing the robust pace of expansion being sustained at the...
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27 October 2017
"The Federal Reserve, Bank of Japan and Bank of England will be in particular focus, with markets eagerly awaiting fresh signals of tighter monetary...
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24 October 2017
"The Japanese manufacturing economy started the fourth quarter on a positive note and expanded at a solid pace in October, according to the latest...
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23 October 2017 Sam Teague
"The most recent S&P Global UK Household Finance Index (HFI) reported a dramatic shift in interest rate expectations among UK households, with...
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20 October 2017
"A number of countries see third quarter GDP releases while the flash October PMI data for the US, eurozone and Japan will provide early insights...
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12 October 2017
"The focus next week will be China's Party Congress, with analysts eyeing the twice-a-decade event for announcements that will shape the country's...
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12 October 2017
The following is an extract from S&P Global's monthly Asia PMI overview presentation. For the full report please click on the link at the bottom...
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11 October 2017 Bernard Aw
"The Chinese economy ended the third quarter on a softer note, with survey data showing a weaker pace of growth in September. The end to the...
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10 October 2017 Sian Jones
"As the Russian economy continues to recover from recession, solid growth in the manufacturing and service sectors point to the emergence of...
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10 October 2017 Chris Williamson
The following is an extract from S&P Global's monthly PMI overview presentation. For the full report please click on the link at the bottom of...
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10 October 2017 Andrew Harker
The Ghanaian economy is experiencing its best spell of growth for some years in 2017. Newly launched PMI data signalled a strong rise in new...
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06 October 2017 Bernard Aw
"US inflation and retail sales data will help gauge consumer resilience in a month of hurricanes, and therefore influence future Fed policy....
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04 October 2017 Bernard Aw
"Singapore's private sector economy shifted into a higher gear at the end of the third quarter, with growth in business activity picking up to...
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04 October 2017 Chris Williamson
"The pace of UK economic growth edged down to the joint-lowest for just over a year in September, according to PMI survey data. However, price...
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04 October 2017 Bernard Aw
"PMI data indicated the Japanese economy ended the third quarter on a positive note but lost some momentum in September, setting up a scene for...
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03 October 2017 Chris Williamson
"UK construction activity fell for the first time in over a year in September, according to PMI survey data, reflecting declines in civil engineering...
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02 October 2017 Chris Williamson
"PMI survey data continued to indicate robust manufacturing growth in September. Output, new orders, employment and exports all grew at solid...
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02 October 2017 Chris Williamson
"The booming eurozone manufacturing sector kicked into an even higher gear in September, with the PMI rising to a level only once beaten in the...
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02 October 2017 Chris Williamson
"The latest PMI survey data indicate that the Canadian economy enjoyed strong growth in September, sending an encouraging signal for third quarter...
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29 September 2017 Bernard Aw
"Worldwide PMI survey releases next week will provide all-important signals on global growth and inflation trends at the end of the third quarter...
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22 September 2017 Bernard Aw
"US inflation, durable goods orders and housing market data will provide further Fed policy guidance, while ECB watchers will be parsing updated...
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22 September 2017 Chris Williamson
"The latest PMI survey data indicate that the US economy showed encouraging resilience in a month of hurricane disruption. At 54.6 in September...
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22 September 2017 Chris Williamson
"The eurozone economy ended the third quarter on a strong note, with growth of business activity picking up to its highest since May to register...
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20 September 2017 Bernard Aw
"Official data showed that growth in Japan's exports gained momentum in August, confirming the pick-up signalled by the earlier PMI survey data...
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19 September 2017 Bernard Aw
The following is an extract from S&P Global's monthly Asia PMI overview presentation. For the full report please click on the link at the bottom...
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18 September 2017 Chris Williamson
"Official data showed US manufacturers continuing to struggle in August, in line with earlier survey data from S&P Global. Output fell 0.3% since...
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18 September 2017 Chris Williamson
"Recent months have seen UK household finances deteriorate at the steepest rate for three years, with a renewed downward lurch in September likely...
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15 September 2017 Bernard Aw
Worldwide release of the flash September PMI data for the US and eurozone will provide early insights on the health of major economies at the...
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14 September 2017 Sam Teague
"Survey data suggest the pace of economic growth in Poland has slowed in the third quarter, but will have remained sufficiently robust to generate...
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14 September 2017
Survey results indicate that election uncertainty has hit the Kenyan economy. The Stanbic Bank Kenya PMI data for August indicated the worst...
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14 September 2017 Sian Jones
"The latest survey data reveal growing uncertainty regarding future output among manufacturers in Myanmar, underpinned by difficult demand conditions....
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13 September 2017 Sam Teague
"A tentative but positive performance in Q2 Nigeria has returned to growth in the second quarter of 2017, in line with trend seen in the Stanbic...
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13 September 2017 Chris Williamson
"Official data once again highlight the unusual state of the labour market and wider economy. Companies are taking on staff in strong numbers...
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12 September 2017 Andrew Harker
"Zambian companies took on staff at the fastest pace in just over two years in August, according to survey data, amid sustained expansions in...
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08 September 2017 Bernard Aw
"Among the highlights next week are a fresh batch of UK economic data on jobs, earnings, retail sales and inflation, which could influence the...
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08 September 2017 Chris Williamson
The following is an extract from S&P Global's monthly PMI overview presentation. For the full report please click on the link at the bottom of...
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08 September 2017 Bernard Aw
"The majority of Asian sectors expanded midway through the third quarter, according to latest PMI data, with strong performances seen in sectors...
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07 September 2017 Pollyanna De Lima
"Labour market efficiency in the eurozone improved further in August, marking a 51-month sequence of growth. The upturn was widespread across...
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06 September 2017 Chris Williamson
"Global economic growth rose to its highest for over two years in August, according to the latest PMI data, with even more marked improvements...
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06 September 2017 Bernard Aw
"The Japanese economy expanded further midway through the third quarter, but the pace of growth remained below the average seen in the first...
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05 September 2017 Chris Williamson
"The pace of economic growth slipped to its lowest in six months in August, according to PMI survey data, as an improved performance in the manufacturing..."...
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05 September 2017 Chris Williamson
The latest survey data reveal how the summer months have seen eurozone economic growth moderate only slightly from the rapid pace seen in the...
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05 September 2017 Bernard Aw
"China's economy kicked up to a higher gear in August, setting the stage for a stronger GDP expansion in the third quarter. However, employment...
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01 September 2017 Bernard Aw
Worldwide releases of August services PMI surveys will provide important steers on third-quarter growth and inflation trends for major economies....
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01 September 2017 Chris Williamson
The latest US PMI survey showed a renewed stuttering of the manufacturing economy during August. The headline seasonally adjusted PMI fell from...
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01 September 2017 Chris Williamson
"Global manufacturing enjoyed its strongest improvement in business conditions for over six years in August, underscoring expectations of improved...
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25 August 2017 Bernard Aw
"Worldwide release of manufacturing PMI survey data for August will play a critical role in gauging the health of global economies in the third...
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24 August 2017 Bernard Aw
"Latest Flash Japan PMI data show the manufacturing economy gaining momentum midway through the third quarter, ending a slowdown seen over the...
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21 August 2017 Chris Williamson
"Official data showed a poor start to the third quarter for US manufacturers, corroborating earlier survey data from S&P Global. Output fell...
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21 August 2017 Chris Williamson
"Household finances continued to deteriorate in August, according to survey data, though the rate of decline moderated from July's three-year...
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17 August 2017 Bernard Aw
"A number of countries see updated second quarter GDP numbers, but the flash August PMI data for the US, Eurozone and Japan will provide early...
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17 August 2017 Chris Williamson
"Subdued retail sales growth in July reflected an ongoing deterioration in household finances, linked in turn to low pay, rising prices and concern...
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16 August 2017 Chris Williamson
"The second quarter saw strong growth of employment and falling unemployment, but a persistent lack of any significant upturn wage growth in...
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15 August 2017 Chris Williamson
"US retail sales rose at the fastest rate seen so far this year in July, matching a pick-up seen in PMI data relating to new orders placed at...
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15 August 2017 Chris Williamson
"A steadying of inflation in July further dents prospects of a rate rise by the Bank of England any time soon, but does little to allay worries...
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15 August 2017 Bernard Aw
"Japan's economy expanded at the fastest rate for over two years during the second quarter, marking a sixth successive quarter of growth, thanks...
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11 August 2017 Bernard Aw
"A number of countries see second-quarter GDP data releases, while retail sales and housing statistics will help gauge consumer resilience in...
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11 August 2017 Bernard Aw
The following is an extract from S&P Global's monthly Asia PMI overview presentation. For the full report please click on the link at the bottom...
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10 August 2017 Mathieu Ras
The S&P Global Europe PMI Composite Output Index declined from 55.8 in June to a six-month low of 55.3 in July. However, despite the slight cooling...
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09 August 2017 Bernard Aw
"Indonesia's economy maintained strong growth momentum in the second quarter, but PMI data suggest that the pace of expansion has likely waned...
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08 August 2017
Developed world powers steady global upturn and jobs growth at start of third quarter
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08 August 2017 Chris Williamson
The following is an extract from S&P Global's monthly PMI overview presentation. For the full report please click on the link at the bottom of...
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07 August 2017 Bernard Aw
"The start of the third quarter saw a sustained upturn in the majority of Asian sectors. One of the notable performances was that of chemicals...
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04 August 2017 Bernard Aw
"US inflation and labour market data will help assess the future path of Fed policy, while China's trade figures will provide clues as to export...
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03 August 2017 Andrew Harker
"July 2017 saw S&P Global and Stanbic Bank launch a new PMI survey for Zambia, offering timely insights into the health of the country's business...
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03 August 2017 Chris Williamson
"The July PMI surveys signalled another month of steady economic growth, with hiring gathering pace to an 18-month high as firms continued to...
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03 August 2017 Bernard Aw
"Japan's economy saw further signs of losing momentum at the start of the third quarter, with PMI surveys recording the weakest rate of expansion...
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03 August 2017 Chris Williamson
"The global economy saw growth ease very slightly for a second successive month in July but nevertheless enjoyed a solid start to the second...
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03 August 2017 Bernard Aw
"The Chinese economy started the third quarter on a firm footing, led by a pickup in manufacturing activity which was in turn supported by stronger...
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01 August 2017 Chris Williamson
"Recent months have seen a variety of indicators on the health of the manufacturing economy in mid-2017, ranging from the CBI survey showing...
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01 August 2017 Chris Williamson
"The global manufacturing economy reported a sustained improvement in business conditions in July, with growth once again led by European countries...
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01 August 2017 Chris Williamson
"Eurozone factories were buzzing with activity again in July, according to PMI survey data. At 56.6, the headline PMI came in slightly below...
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28 July 2017 Bernard Aw
"Worldwide PMI survey releases next week will provide an early steer on global growth and inflation trends at the start of the third quarter...
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28 July 2017 Andrew Harker
Official data on employment and gross domestic product released for the second quarter have offered further evidence of the strong performance...
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26 July 2017 Chris Williamson
"UK gross domestic product rose 0.3% in the three months to June, according to the preliminary estimate from the Office for National Statistics...
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25 July 2017 Bernard Aw
"Japan's manufacturing economy signalled a further loss of momentum at the start of the third quarter, with the Flash PMI edging down to an eight-month...
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24 July 2017 Chris Williamson
"The July flash US PMI surveys show an economy gaining growth momentum at the start of the third quarter, enjoying the strongest monthly improvement...
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24 July 2017 Chris Williamson
"A fall in the flash PMI indicates that the eurozone's recent growth spurt lost momentum for a second successive month in July, but this still...
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21 July 2017 Bernard Aw
"A number of countries see second quarter GDP releases while the flash July PMI data for the US, eurozone and Japan will provide early insights...
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20 July 2017 Chris Williamson
"UK retail sales surprised to the upside in June, but with spending likely to have been buoyed by sunny weather, the upturn does little to change...
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20 July 2017 Chris Williamson
"The European Central Bank left interest rates and its quantitative easing programme unchanged at its July meeting, and also made no change to...
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18 July 2017 Chris Williamson
"US retail sales fell for a second successive month in June, missing expectations and sending the dollar lower. However, the sales weakness had...
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14 July 2017 Bernard Aw
"The Bank of Japan (BOJ) and European Central Bank (ECB) announce their decisions on policy and interest rates. Meanwhile, a second quarter GDP...
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14 July 2017 Bernard Aw
The following is an extract from S&P Global's Asia monthly economic overview. For the full report please click the link at the bottom of the...
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12 July 2017 Mathieu Ras
"The latest PMI figures for the European Union have been notably positive, driven by six-year high growth in the euro area during the second...
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10 July 2017 Bernard Aw
"Service providers dominated the Asian sector growth rankings, where a majority finished off the second quarter with a further expansion in output...
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07 July 2017 Bernard Aw
US inflation and retail sales will help gauge the future course of Fed policy and whether consumer spending has remained under strain. Other...
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07 July 2017 Chris Williamson
The following is an extract from S&P Global's monthly economic overview. For the full report please click on the link at the bottom of the article.......
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06 July 2017 Chris Williamson
"The global economy enjoyed further steady growth in June, according to the latest PMI data, finishing off a solid second quarter. Both new orders...
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06 July 2017 Bernard Aw
"June saw a further rise in Japanese business activity that rounded off the strongest quarter of economic growth for nearly three-and-a-half...
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05 July 2017 Chris Williamson
"Business activity in the UK grew at its weakest pace for four months in June, with slower rates of expansion seen across three major sectors...
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05 July 2017 Bernard Aw
The Chinese economy rounded off the second quarter on a softer note with PMI data showing a loss of momentum since May. A weakening economic...
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04 July 2017 Chris Williamson
"UK construction activity continued to grow at a strong rate in June, the rate of expansion slowing compared with the impressive performance...
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03 July 2017 Chris Williamson
"UK manufacturing ended an otherwise solid second quarter on a disappointing note, with output, order book and employment growth all slowing...
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03 July 2017 Chris Williamson
"June saw the first public release of new PMI data for Australia, compiled by S&P Global on behalf of Commonwealth Bank. The data reveal an economy...
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03 July 2017 Chris Williamson
"The global manufacturing economy saw sustained improvement in June, albeit with output growth slipping to the weakest since last September....
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30 June 2017 Bernard Aw
Worldwide releases of manufacturing and services PMI surveys will provide all-important steers on global growth and inflation trends for the...
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23 June 2017 Bernard Aw
"Next week's data flow from the US, eurozone and Japan will be scrutinised to gauge how the respective economies are performing in the second...
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23 June 2017 Chris Williamson
"The US economy ended the second quarter on a softer note, with flash US PMI data showing a slight loss of momentum since May. While the survey...
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23 June 2017 Chris Williamson
"Signs of slower growth appeared in Japan's manufacturing sector in June, suggesting some waning of the upturn seen earlier in the year. The...
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23 June 2017 Chris Williamson
"A further solid rise in eurozone business activity in June rounded off the strongest quarter of economic expansion for over six years, according...
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20 June 2017 Bernard Aw
"Official data showed that Taiwan's export order growth gained momentum in May, confounding analysts' expectations of a slowdown. However, the...
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19 June 2017 Bernard Aw
The following is an extract from S&P Global's Asia monthly economic overview. For the full report please click the link at the bottom of the...
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16 June 2017 Chris Williamson
"Official data showed US manufacturing output missing expectations in May, adding to a flow of recent data that point to a renewed bout of industrial..."...
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15 June 2017 Bernard Aw
"Next week sees a number of Asia Pacific central banks deciding on monetary policy, while the flash June PMI surveys will provide all-important...
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15 June 2017 Chris Williamson
"The good news keeps flowing out of the eurozone, with fresh official data showing record employment and industrial production growth picking...
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15 June 2017 Chris Williamson
Disappointing retail sales data failed to deter the Bank of England from moving closer to hiking interest rates at its June meeting. Retail sales...
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14 June 2017 Chris Williamson
News of slowing pay growth alongside rising inflation adds to growing worries about the UK's economic outlook. Households are being squeezed...
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09 June 2017 Bernard Aw
"Several major central banks decide on policy and interest rates at a time when the global economy is on course for a solid second quarter. Meanwhile...
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09 June 2017 Chris Williamson
"Are we there yet? The European Central Bank has been waiting for signs that the eurozone has reached 'escape velocity', whereby growth is strong...
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08 June 2017 Chris Williamson
"The following is an extract from S&P Global's monthly economic overview. For the full report, please click the link at the bottom of the article....
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08 June 2017 Bernard Aw
"Growth was reported in the majority of Asian sectors in May, according to the Nikkei Asia Sector PMI. Encouragingly, many of the best performers...
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07 June 2017 Chris Williamson
"Survey evidence points to rising business investment and expansion in the UK, suggesting that companies may be shrugging off uncertainty caused...
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06 June 2017 Andrew Harker
"Growth in the Spanish economy remained strong mid-way through the second quarter of the year, with S&P Global PMI data suggesting that GDP could...
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06 June 2017 Bernard Aw
"Survey data for May show Japan's private sector economy enjoying the strongest expansion in over three years, fuelling expectations that economic...
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06 June 2017 Andrew Harker
Sectors in Ireland most exposed to Brexit have seen a swift rebound in output growth in the first half of 2017 after being hit hard in the immediate......
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05 June 2017 Bernard Aw
"The Singaporean economy started the year on a firm footing, with recent official data confirming the robust survey evidence. However, there's...
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05 June 2017 Chris Williamson
"The UK PMI surveys indicate that the economy is likely to regain some momentum in the second quarter after a sluggish start to 2017. However...
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05 June 2017 Chris Williamson
"The final PMI readings add to mounting evidence that the eurozone is enjoying a strong second quarter, and possibly a better than previously...
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05 June 2017 Sian Jones
Manufacturers in the Czech Republic have signalled a strong start to 2017. The Czech Republic Manufacturing PMI has indicated a marked growth...
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05 June 2017 Bernard Aw
"The Chinese economy gained a little momentum in May, but the upturn was insufficient to quell widespread expectations of softer GDP growth in...
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02 June 2017 Bernard Aw
"The focus next week is the UK general election, where the outcome will have important ramifications for Brexit negotiations. Alongside political...
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02 June 2017 Chris Williamson
"Worldwide manufacturing activity continued to rise at a solid pace in May, according to global PMI data, but the regional breakdown of the surveys..."...
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01 June 2017 Bernard Aw
The Philippines manufacturing economy showed further signs of shifting up a gear in the second quarter. Output grew at its faster rate so far...
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26 May 2017 Bernard Aw
Worldwide releases of manufacturing PMI surveys will provide important signals as to global growth and inflation trends in the middle of the...
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25 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"The economy got off to an even worse start to the year than previously thought, according to fresh official data. There's a strong likelihood...
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24 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"Growth of US business activity gained a little momentum for a second successive month in May, but the upturn still looks somewhat underwhelming....
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24 May 2017 Bernard Aw
"Despite economic growth picking up in the opening quarter of 2017, the Bank of Thailand (BOT) left interest rates at a near-record low in May...
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23 May 2017 Chris Williamson
France's economic recovery is showing signs of having moved up a gear in the second quarter. Business activity grew at its fastest rate in six...
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23 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"Japan's manufacturing sector continued to expand in May, fuelling hopes of the economic upturn being sustained in the second quarter, albeit...
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23 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"Eurozone economic growth continued to run at its fastest for six years in May, according to PMI survey data. Job creation also perked up to...
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19 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"A number of countries see updated first quarter GDP numbers, but the flash May PMI surveys will provide all-important steers of second quarter...
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18 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"UK retail sales were better than expected in April, more than making up for a disappointing March and adding to data which suggest the economy...
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18 May 2017 Chris Williamson
Further signs of sluggish wage growth add to fears that UK economic growth will slow in coming months amid weaker consumer spending. Data from...
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17 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"UK households reported one of the steepest deteriorations in their finances for three years in May, largely as a result of rising inflation....
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16 May 2017
Slower growth and weaker inflation seen across Asia at start of Q2
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16 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"US producers of consumer goods reported the weakest rise in new orders for a year in April, representing a relatively poor start to the second...
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16 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"UK inflation moved further above the Bank of England's 2.0% target in April, highlighting the growing squeeze on household budgets. Inflation...
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16 May 2017 Sian Jones
"Czech manufacturers saw a steep improvement in operating conditions during April, as has been the case in each month of 2017 so far. The sustained...
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16 May 2017 Bernard Aw
"Growth momentum across Asia weakened slightly at the start of the second quarter, according to PMI survey data. The Asia Composite PMI, compiled...
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15 May 2017 Bernard Aw
"Official data showed that Thailand's economy started on a strong note this year, expanding at the fastest pace in four years during the first...
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12 May 2017 Bernard Aw
The focus next week remains in the UK where inflation and retail sales data will provide further guidance on household consumption and price...
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12 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"Hong Kong's economy enjoyed a strong start to 2017, with official data confirming the earlier survey signs of faster growth. The economics ministry..."...
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12 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"France's new President, Emmanuel Macron, will inherit an economy that is enjoying its best growth spell for at least six years, with survey...
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11 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"Official data showed UK manufacturing and construction sector output dropping for a third successive month in March, adding to signs of the...
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09 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"Growth was recorded in all 22 of the sub-sectors covered by S&P Global's European Union sector PMI data in April, though the best performance...
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08 May 2017 Chris Williamson
The following is an extract from S&P Global's monthly economic overview. For the full report please click the link at the bottom of the article....
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05 May 2017 Bernard Aw
"A highlight of the coming week will be the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee meeting and updated forecasts, while US inflation and...
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05 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"The global economy sustained robust growth momentum at the start of the second quarter, according to PMI survey data. Slower growth in the emerging...
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04 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"UK business activity growth gained momentum for a second successive month in April, according to PMI survey data. Order book and employment...
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04 May 2017 Chris Williamson
"The final PMI data for April add to a developing picture of a eurozone economy that is enjoying a strong start to 2017. The headline PMI came...
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04 May 2017 Bernard Aw
The upturn in China's economy lost further momentum at the start of the second quarter. Business activity growth slowed further from December's...
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28 April 2017 Bernard Aw
"Worldwide PMI survey releases will provide important signals on global economic and inflation trends at the start of the second quarter, thereby...
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28 April 2017 Chris Williamson
"Official data showed that the UK economy slowed more than expected in the first quarter of 2017, with growth slipping to the weakest for a year....
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26 April 2017 Chris Williamson
"At 53.5 in March, up from 50.9 in February, the newly-released Stanbic Bank Uganda PMI pointed to a further improvement in business conditions...
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21 April 2017 Bernard Aw
"The European Central Bank (ECB) and the Bank of Japan (BOJ) announce their decisions on policy and interest rates. Meanwhile, first quarter...
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21 April 2017 Chris Williamson
S&P Global's PMI data suggest the US economy lost further momentum at the start of the second quarter. Both business activity and hiring slowed...
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21 April 2017 Chris Williamson
"An ugly March meant retailers suffered their worst quarter for seven years, with sales down 1.4% in the first three months of 2017. The extent...
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21 April 2017 Bernard Aw
Japan's manufacturing sector enjoyed one of the strongest improvements in business conditions seen over the past three years in April. The Nikkei...
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13 April 2017 Bernard Aw
"Flash PMI data for the US, the eurozone and Japan will provide early insights into the health of global economies at the start of the second...
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13 April 2017 Bernard Aw
The following is an extract from S&P Global's Asia monthly economic overview. For the full report please click the link at the bottom of the...
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10 April 2017 Chris Williamson
"Global economic growth regained some momentum in March, according to PMI survey data, rounding off the best quarter for two years. The JPMorgan...
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07 April 2017 Bernard Aw
"UK labour market data will play a key role in determining if policymakers need to take an increasingly dovish stance in coming months, and updated..."...
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07 April 2017 Chris Williamson
"Global economic growth regained some momentum in March, according to PMI survey data, rounding off the best quarter for two years. The JPMorgan...
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06 April 2017 Bernard Aw
The Japanese economy kicked up a gear during March to post the best quarterly PMI performance in three years. New business and hiring continued...
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06 April 2017 Bernard Aw
"The upturn in the Chinese economy lost some momentum at the end of the first quarter, but forward-looking indicators suggest that the slowdown...
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05 April 2017 Chris Williamson
"UK construction growth slowed in March, according to survey data, following a similar waning of growth in the manufacturing sector. The survey...
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05 April 2017 Chris Williamson
"UK business activity growth regained some momentum after having slipped to a five-month low in February, but the upturn fails to change the...
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05 April 2017 Andrew Harker
PMI data from S&P Global signalled that prices charged by Spanish companies rose in March at the sharpest pace since the global financial crisis....
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05 April 2017
"PMI survey data indicating a contraction of business activity raise concerns about the impact of recent bank lending regulations. Last September...
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03 April 2017 Chris Williamson
"UK manufacturers reported a further slowing of production growth in March, with forward-looking indicators suggesting the pace of expansion...
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