Assess the Economic Impact
on Your Business
We provide our clients with reliable data, forecasts and analysis for 127 countries and 30 key commodities to help them make sound business decisions.
Our reports feature the Consensus Forecast (mean average), along with best- and worst-case scenarios. Find out how FocusEconomics Consensus Forecast reports can help you meet your business goals.
Latest Reports
June 27, 2018
Trade war threatens global economic growth this year
Comprehensive data revealed that economic growth remained robust in Q1, with the global economy expanding 3.5% annually for the third consecutive quarter. While global growth in Q1 was overall propelled by tightening job markets, largely accommodative financial conditions, higher commodity prices and still-resilient trade dynamics, a regional breakdown shows emerging markets took the lead at the outset of the year.
July 11, 2018
Latin America’s recovery on weaker footing
July 11, 2018
A comprehensive set of data shows that the economy of Central America and the Caribbean lost steam in the first quarter of the year, with growth at 1.8%, down 0.3 percentage points from last month’s estimate and below Q4 2017’s 2.7% figure. However, excluding Puerto Rico, which is experiencing a deep recession, Q1’s growth figure would have only been marginally down from the final quarter of last year.
June 21, 2018
Economic momentum remains solid in Q2 after a positive Q1
June 21, 2018
Growth accelerates in Q1; trade war drums are beating louder
Economic growth in East and South Asia (ESA) was robust in Q1 on the back of largely accommodative monetary policies, strong global growth and bold fiscal support. A comprehensive GDP growth estimate for the region shows that ESA countries expanded an aggregated 6.4% annually in Q1, marking the fastest growth in over three years. The print was a notch above both Q4’s 6.3% increase and last month’s forecast of 6.3% growth.
June 27, 2018
Comprehensive GDP data confirmed that growth slid in the Eurozone economy at the start of the year. GDP increased a seasonally-adjusted 0.4% over the previous quarter in Q1, down from Q4 2017’s solid 0.7% rise. A weak performance by the external sector drove the downbeat reading, as exports contracted for the first time since Q4 2012. A slower global recovery and strong euro likely weighed on overseas sales in the quarter. In addition, government spending stalled, while fixed investment growth slowed substantially. That said, several one off-factors also impacted the result negatively, such as the early timing of Easter.
July 4, 2018
First-quarter growth eases as external demand wanes
July 4, 2018
Economic growth is significantly stronger than expected in Q1, but signs point to a slowdown in Q2
July 4, 2018
Recovery remains uneven in first half of 2018
July 4, 2018
All eyes on Iran and evolution of oil prices
June 20, 2018
Growth picks up at the start of 2018
Latest Economic
News
Sweden: Inflation rises again in June, CPIF inflation stays within the Bank’s target band
July 12, 2018
Consumer prices in Sweden rose 0.2% on a month-on-month basis in June according to data released by Statistics Sweden (SCB), matching May’s figure.
Slovakia: Growth in industrial production softens in May
July 12, 2018
Industrial production expanded 2.5% year-on-year in May, down from April’s revised 4.1% increase (previously reported: +4.2% year-on-year).
Hungary: Second estimate confirms industrial output growth picks up in May
July 12, 2018
According to revised data released by the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH) on 12 July, industrial output rose a working-day adjusted 3.8% year-on-year in May.
Sample Report
Get a sample report showing all the data and analysis covered in our Regional, Country and Commodities reports.
What Our Clients Say
"It is extremely useful when making such presentations to have economic forecasts from such a reputable source."
Adviser, PricewaterhouseCoopers
“After working in the region some time, you realize how sudden changes in economic conditions can affect your bottom line. Your publication helps us to proactively assess the risks we are exposed to and to act accordingly.”
Regional Manager,
Dupont“Your publication has cut down my reading load by presenting only the essential information in an easily digestible format.”
Director, Finance,
McDonald´s Corporation.“FocusEconomics provides us with the optimal level of reliable, up-to-date analysis and information for our strategic planning in Latin America.”
Regional Manager,
Petrobras
