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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.
Does France’s Rising Manufacturing Mean a Strong Business Climate?
According to data provided by Markit Economics, the final Markit France manufacturing PMI (purchasing managers’ index) stood at 56.10 in September 2017, compared to 55.80 in August 2017.
Why Spain’s Manufacturing Recorded a Strong Rise in September
According to a report by Markit Economics, Spain’s manufacturing PMI rose to 54.3 in September 2017, compared to 52.4 in August.
What Does August Eurozone Sentix Investor Confidence Indicate?
The Eurozone Sentix Investor Confidence Index stood at 28.2 for September 2017 as compared to 27.7 in August 2017.
Eurozone Services PMI Weakened: Will It Affect the Business Climate?
According to a report by Markit Economics, the Eurozone services PMI (purchasing managers’ index) stood at 54.7 in August as compared to 55.4 in July 2017.
Why Spain’s Service Activity Dropped in August 2017
According to a report by Markit Economics, the Spain Services PMI (purchasing managers’ index) stood at 56 in August compared with 57.6 in July.
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.
Why France’s Services PMI Fell in August
According to data provided by Markit Economics, the August France Services PMI (purchasing managers’ index) stood at 54.9 in August 2017 compared with 56 in July 2017.
UK’s Manufacturing PMI Rose Sharply: Is It a Turning Point?
The UK’s manufacturing PMI stood at 56.9 in August 2017 as compared to 55.3 in the previous month.
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.
What Does France’s Rising Manufacturing Activity Suggest?
According to data provided by Markit Economics, the final Markit France manufacturing PMI (purchasing managers’ index) stood at 55.8 in August 2017 compared to 54.9 in July 2017.
Why Spain Manufacturing PMI Showed a Huge Drop in August 2017
According to a report by Markit Economics, Spain’s manufacturing PMI fell to 52.4 in August 2017 as compared to 54 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.
How France’s Flash Manufacturing Activity Is Trending
According to data provided by Markit Economics, the flash Markit France manufacturing PMI (purchasing managers’ index) stood at 55.8 in August 2017 compared to 54.9 in July 2017.
Where Intel Really Stands in the Autonomous Vehicle Market
Intel (INTC) is looking to become a complete technology solutions provider for automakers who want to enter the autonomous driving space.
Analyzing the Eurozone’s Inflation in July 2017
On a year-over-year basis, the Eurozone Inflation Index was at 1.3% in July 2017—the same as in June, according to data provided by Eurostat.
UK Inflation Fell: Possible Rough Path Ahead
According to a report by the Office for National Statistics, on a monthly basis, the United Kingdom’s inflation fell 0.1 in July 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.
Behind the France Services PMI in July
The July France Services PMI (purchasing managers’ index) stood at 56.0 in July 2017, compared with 56.9 in June 2017, meeting the initial estimate of 55.9.
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.
Is Strong Economic Expansion in the Eurozone Driving the ECB?
The European economy has expanded in the last 17 consecutive quarters. The Eurozone’s annual growth rate is 2.1%—the highest growth rate in the last six years.
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.
How France’s Manufacturing Activity Trended in July
According to data provided by Markit Economics, the final Markit France manufacturing PMI (purchasing managers’ index) stood at 54.9 in July 2017 compared to 54.8 in June 2017.
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.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.
Soros: Why Brexit Could Lead to Lower Living Standards
Lower trade and investment flows could impact employment and wage growth, which might impact the standard of living in the United Kingdom.
What Does France’s Services PMI Indicate for the Economy?
The final Markit France services PMI stood at 57.2 in May 2017—compared to 56.7 in April 2017. The PMI was below the initial estimate of 58.0.
Why Greece’s Manufacturing Activity Is Struggling amid Improved Expectations
Amid its financial chaos, Greek manufacturing activity rose in April 2017, though it remains below the acceptable mark of 50.
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.
Germany’s Economic Growth and the Role of Rising Inflation
Germany’s expected rise in inflation is concerning as the cost of borrowing has increased across Europe—and this amid all the political uncertainty.
International Monetary Fund Weighs in on Slowing Global Economy
In its October World Economic Outlook report, the IMF estimated that the global economy will likely continue to slow down, reaching growth of 3.1% in 2016.
Why Did Swedish Industrial Production Fall?
Swedish industrial production fell by 1.4% in June on an annual basis—compared to a 1.5% drop in the previous month.
Scandinavian Macroeconomic Data Are below Expectations
Sweden’s economy expanded by 3.1% on an annual basis in 2Q16—compared to 4.2% growth in the previous quarter and below expectations of 3.7% growth.
UK Construction PMI Contracts Due to Uncertain Brexit Implications
The United Kingdom’s construction PMI (purchasing managers’ index) came in at 46 for June—compared to 51.2 in the previous month.
Why Did the Bank of England Relax Regulatory Requirements?
The BOE (Bank of England) released the Financial Stability Report on July 5, 2016. It warned multiple times about the repercussions of a Brexit.
What Are the Key Risks to the Eurozone’s Growth?
The biggest risk to the Eurozone’s (EZU) (IEV) growth is Britain’s exit from the EU (European Union).
The World Bank Has News about the Global Economy, and It’s Not Good
In its 25th annual Global Economic Prospects report, the World Bank did not have many good things to say about the global economy in 2016.
Focusing on Electricity Demand Growth in Europe
In the European Union, electricity demand rose by ~1.1% in 2015, recovering from a fall of ~2.3% in 2014.
Saudi Arabia Is Depleting Its Foreign Exchange Reserves
It’s been more than a year since Saudi Arabia has had a new king, and what an eventful year for the country under his leadership!
General Motors Loses Market Share and the Markets Don’t Care
General Motors’s global market share in 3Q15 was 11.2% as compared to 11.4% in the corresponding quarter last year.
The Greek Debt Crisis Refuses to Go Away
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras walked away from negotiations this weekend and called for a referendum from his people on July 5. This surprising turn of events has sharply raised the probability of a Grexit.
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.
