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We provide our clients with reliable data, forecasts and analysis for over 131 countries and more than 34 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
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October 7, 2020
Global economic growth to take a severe hit in 2020
The world economy will shrink this year at the sharpest rate in decades, as measures taken to contain Covid-19 severely restrain private consumption, investment, trade, and travel. Risks to the outlook are elevated, given uncertainty over the evolution of the pandemic—including the possibility of a second wave of infections—and the duration of social distancing restrictions.
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September 22, 2020
The fast-spreading Covid-19 pandemic is set to push the region into its deepest recession in modern history this year
The region is set to experience a sharp downturn this year as lockdowns pummel activity. Considerable job and income losses will hit household spending, while heightened economic uncertainty will hammer investment activity. Moreover, disrupted value chains and low demand for commodities will squeeze exports, while weak fiscal positions further cloud the outlook.
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September 22, 2020
The regional economy is forecast to shrink this year, hit by fallout from Covid-19
The regional economy will contract notably this year as the pandemic and associated containment measures wreak havoc on domestic and foreign demand, weighing heavily on trade, tourism and activity. Consequently, unemployment is set to increase while incomes are expected to fall, denting private consumption. Fiscal stimulus should cushion the blow somewhat.
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October 9, 2020
The economic fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic is expected to be severe
The regional economy is seen shrinking this year, due to the impact of domestic containment measures and lockdowns abroad hitting exports and tourism. More positively, governments across the region have eased restrictions in recent weeks, which should be supporting demand at the tail end of Q2. Downside risks include a second wave and prolonged weak external demand.
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October 7, 2020
East Asia economic growth is expected to slow significantly in 2020
Economic growth is expected to slow significantly in 2020 , as domestic activity and exports are restricted by coronavirus-related lockdowns at home and abroad, respectively. A key downside risk is a flare-up in coronavirus cases. Troubled trade relations between the U.S. and China represents an additional risk.
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October 8, 2020
Eurozone economic outlooks darkens considerably
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September 30, 2020
Central & Eastern Europe growth to lose traction in 2020
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October 6, 2020
Regional GDP is expected to contract notably this year, suppressed by the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic. The health crisis is forecast to weigh heavily on private consumption, trade and tourism. While the gradual lifting of lockdown measures should provide some respite, fiscal space to spur economic activity varies greatly across the region.
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June 9, 2020
Economic activity worsened drastically in 2020
The regional economy is seen contracting this year as containment measures hinder private spending and investment activity, while extinguished external demand and compromised trade links dent exports. Russia, the regional heavyweight, will be battered by a weaker RUB and low oil prices, which will reverberate across the region’s smaller economies via shrinking remittances.
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October 9, 2020
The MENA economy is seen declining this year. Containment measures will weigh on domestic activity, while the global downturn will hurt external demand. Moreover, oil exporters will be hit by lower average oil prices compared to 2019 and constrained oil production following the OPEC+ deal. Widespread geopolitical tensions and possible social unrest pose downside risks.
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October 6, 2020
The region to suffer its worst contraction on record this year
Latest Economic
News
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Australia: Inflation resurfaces in Q3
October 28, 2020
In the third quarter of 2020, consumer prices jumped 1.6% over the previous quarter swinging from a 1.9% dive in Q2—which had marked the sharpest drop on record.
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Spain: Decline in retail sales softens in September
October 28, 2020
Retail sales shrank 2.1% compared to the same month a year ago in September, after falling 4.7% in August. Looking at the details of the release, September’s result was mainly driven by softer drops in sales at single retail and small chain stores.
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Mexico: Merchandise exports increase for first time in seven months in September
October 27, 2020
Merchandise exports rose 3.7% in year-on-year terms in September, rebounding from August’s 7.7% drop and increasing for the first time since February.
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