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Macroeconomic AnalysisGermany’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. Macroeconomic AnalysisDoes 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. Macroeconomic AnalysisWhy 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. Macroeconomic AnalysisWhat 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. Macroeconomic AnalysisEurozone 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. Macroeconomic AnalysisWhy 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. Macroeconomic AnalysisWhat 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. Macroeconomic AnalysisWhy 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. Macroeconomic AnalysisUK’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. Macroeconomic AnalysisEurozone’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. Macroeconomic AnalysisWhat 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. Macroeconomic AnalysisWhat 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. Macroeconomic AnalysisWhy 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. Macroeconomic AnalysisHow 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. Macroeconomic AnalysisWhy 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. Macroeconomic AnalysisHow 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. Macroeconomic AnalysisHow 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. Company & Industry OverviewsWhere 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. Macroeconomic AnalysisAnalyzing 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. Macroeconomic AnalysisUK 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. Macroeconomic AnalysisWhat 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. Macroeconomic AnalysisWhy 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. Macroeconomic AnalysisBehind 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. Macroeconomic AnalysisWhat 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. Macroeconomic AnalysisIs 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. Macroeconomic AnalysisWhy 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. Macroeconomic AnalysisHow 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. Macroeconomic AnalysisHow 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. Fund ManagersSoros: 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. Macroeconomic AnalysisWhat 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. Macroeconomic AnalysisWhy 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. Macroeconomic AnalysisWhat 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. Company & Industry OverviewsGermany’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. Macroeconomic AnalysisInternational 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. Macroeconomic AnalysisWhy 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. Macroeconomic AnalysisScandinavian 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. Macroeconomic AnalysisUK 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. MiscellaneousWhy 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. Company & Industry OverviewsWhat 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). Macroeconomic AnalysisThe 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. Company & Industry OverviewsFocusing 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. MiscellaneousSaudi 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! Earnings ReportGeneral 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. Macroeconomic AnalysisThe 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. Macroeconomic AnalysisThe 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.