Lara Sheldon
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Expanding Service Sector Gives Relief to Economy in September
With manufacturing slowing, a reading of the Non-Manufacturing Index at an above-neutral level (56.9) may provide some relief to the US economy, which is highly dependent on the service sector for its economic growth.
Rise in Household Spending Provided Respite for UK Economic Growth
With household spending gathering pace, it could be an important growth driver for the United Kingdom’s economic growth.
France’s Manufacturing and Service Sectors Expanded Moderately
With manufacturing and services both recording growth in October, France’s composite output flash index rose to 52.3 in October compared to 51.9 in September.
Future Expectations and Consumer Sentiment Rise
With improved consumer sentiment, there may be greater consumer spending in the economy, which may translate into faster economic growth.
How Rising Inflation Is Affecting the Russian Economy
Like Brazil (EWZ), Russia (RUSL) (ERUS) is also struggling with high inflationary pressure. For the September quarter, Russian GDP (gross domestic product) fell 0.57%.
Falling Crude Oil Prices Keep UK Inflation in Check
The Bank of England or BoE is targeting an inflation rate at 2.0% in order to attain economic growth in the United Kingdom.
Italy’s Trade Surplus Widened with Declining Imports in September
According to the National Institute of Statistics (or ISTAT), Italy’s goods and services surplus rose to 2.2 billion euros in September 2015 compared to 2.0 billion euros a year ago.