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Chart in Focus: Spain’s Services PMI in September 2017
According to a report by Markit Economics, the final Spain services PMI stood at 56.7 in September 2017 compared to 56.0 in August.
Why Germany’s Services PMI Rose Strongly in September
The iShares MSCI Germany Small-Cap ETF (EWGS), which tracks the performance of small-cap stocks in Germany, rose 3.5% in September.
Germany’s Rising Manufacturing Signals a Stronger Path Ahead
According to a report by Markit Economics, Germany’s final manufacturing PMI stood at 60.60 in September 2017, compared to 59.30 in August.
What Affected Germany Services PMI in August?
According to data provided by Markit Economics, the August Germany Services PMI (purchasing managers’ index) stood at 53.5 compared with 53.1 in July 2017.
Eurozone’s Manufacturing PMI Indicates Healthier Economy
According to a report by Markit Economics, the final Eurozone manufacturing PMI (purchasing managers’ index) improved in August 2017.
What Germany’s Rising Manufacturing Activity Suggests
According to a report by Markit Economics, Germany’s final manufacturing PMI stood at 59.3 in August 2017 as compared to 58.1 in July.
How Germany Ifo Business Climate Index Trended in August
According to the Ifo Institute, the Germany Ifo Business Climate Index stood at 115.9 in August 2017 as compared to 116 in July.
Why Eurozone’s Flash Manufacturing PMI Could Be Signaling a Change
According to a report by Markit Economics, the flash Eurozone manufacturing PMI (purchasing managers’ index) improved in August 2017.
How Germany’s Manufacturing Activity Was Trending in August 2017
According to a report by Markit Economics, Germany’s flash manufacturing PMI stood at 59.4 in August 2017 as compared to 58.1 in July.
These Key Economic Indicators Were Released Last Week
In this series, we’ll take a look at the flash manufacturing PMI for the US, Germany, France, and the Eurozone for August 2017.
What Happened to the Eurozone Services PMI in July
The Eurozone Services PMI remained unchanged in July 2017, coming in at 55.4 but missing the preliminary market estimation.
Why Spain’s Services PMI Declined in July
The Spain Services PMI stood at 57.6 in July, compared with 58.3 in June. The PMI figure didn’t meet the preliminary market estimation of 58.3.
What Happened to Germany’s Services PMI in July?
The July Germany Services PMI stood at 53.1, compared with 54.0 in June 2017, falling short of the preliminary market’s estimation of 53.5.
The Latest Key Economic Indicators from Developed Nations
In this series, we’ll analyze the services PMIs for major developed nations including the US, France, Germany, Spain, the Eurozone, Japan, and the UK.
Why Eurozone Manufacturing PMI Dropped in July 2017
According to a report by Markit Economics, the final Eurozone manufacturing PMI (purchasing managers’ index) stood at 56.6 in July 2017 as compared to the 57.4 in June 2017.
Spain’s Manufacturing Activity Fell in July
According to a report by Markit Economics, the final Spain Manufacturing PMI stood at 54 in July 2017 as compared to 54.7 in June.
How Did Germany’s Manufacturing PMI Trend in July?
The final Markit Germany manufacturing PMI (purchasing managers’ index) stood at 58.1 in July 2017 compared to 59.6 in June 2017.
Euro Surged, Market Fell after Draghi’s Statement
When ECB president Mario Draghi announced that the interest rate remained unchanged at 0.0%, the euro fell nearly 0.30% against the US dollar.
Chinese Exports Rose in June 2017 on Improving Global Demand
Chinese (FXI) exports stood at $196.6 billion in June 2017, a rise of 11.3% year-over-year basis and a rise of 8.7% month-over-month.Macroeconomic Analysis Germany’s Rising Manufacturing: A Change in Sentiment
According to data provided by Markit Economics, the final Markit Germany manufacturing PMI (purchasing managers’ index) stood at 59.6 in June 2017 compared to 59.5 in May.
Why Germany’s Services PMI Didn’t Change in May
According to data provided by Markit Economics, the final Markit Germany services PMI (purchasing managers’ index) stood at 55.4 in May 2017.
How Germany’s Services PMI Performed in April
According to Markit Economics, the Germany Services PMI stood at 55.4 in April 2017 compared to 55.6 in March 2017.
What the Strengthening of the Germany Services PMI Indicates
According to data provided by Markit Economics, the final Markit Germany services PMI (purchasing managers’ index), released on March 3, 2017, stood at 54.4 in February 2017.
Why Netflix Is Emphasizing Local Content in International Markets
Netflix’s emphasis on local content Early last year, Netflix (NFLX) expanded to 130 countries, taking its total coverage to 190 countries. A core part of Netflix’s business strategy in international markets has been its focus on the localization of content. The company is focusing on original content in local languages in international territories. In its […]
Which Economic Indicators Should Investors Watch This Week?
The most important indicator for this week is China’s monthly new loans. According to data from the People’s Bank of China, China’s (FXI) (YINN) (MCHI) new credit growth is increasing.
Monetary Policy Statement: Why the ECB Kept Rates Unchanged
The ECB decided to keep the key rates unchanged in the monetary policy review on July 21, 2016. The pound was the major loser among the currencies.
UK Unemployment Rate Improves, Brexit Concerns Remain
The unemployment rate in the United Kingdom reached 11-year low levels as the jobless rate fell to 4.9% for the period from March to May.
Britain Contributes Little to the Global Semiconductor Industry
Europe accounted for only 10% of global semiconductor sales in April 2016, according to World Semiconductor Trade Statistics.
Eurozone’s Subdued Retail Sales and Services PMIs Add to Worries
The Eurostat released the Eurozone’s (DFE) retail sales data for April on June 4, 2016. Retail sales remained unchanged.
Why SAP’s Fiscal 1Q16 Results Failed to Meet Analysts’ Expectations
The Fed’s cautious approach and global growth concerns are weighing heavily on the US dollar, whose decline has impacted SAP’s fiscal 1Q16 performance.
Amazon Prime Instant Video’s New Initiatives against Netflix
Netflix’s competition in the video streaming market is increasing. Amazon has taken several initiatives in the last year to expand its Prime Instant Video service to counter Netflix.
Germany to Drive Growth in European Semiconductor Industry
Despite growth in Europe’s semiconductor industry, it’s unlikely to grow as fast as its Asian counterparts. The EC launched its “10/100/20” strategy in 2013.
Russia Could Eye Yemen in 2016, Might Spur Oil
The price war made life difficult for Russian energy companies and Russia’s economy at large. Asia and Europe are two important markets for Russia.
Nord Stream Pipeline: A Russian Gas Pipeline to Europe
The EU (European Union) mainly depends on imports to meet its need for gas. Europe imports a significant amount of gas from Russia.
The Seemingly Never-Ending Greek Debt Saga at a Tipping Point
The seemingly never-ending Greek debt (GREK) saga continues to play out, complete with twists, turns, and obstacles à la typical potboiler.
Why the Young Brazilian Population is Key to Brazil’s Success
The young Brazilian population could revive the economy. A younger population is a key demographic indicator to watch out for.
Must-know: US thermal coal exports are falling
US thermal coal exports were 19.6 million tons in the first half of 2014—down from 26.9 million tons during same period in 2013. The drop was mainly driven by falling demand from Europe.
