Merchandise exports jumped 20.2% on an annual basis in June, following May’s 22.4% jump. Meanwhile, merchandise imports climbed 31.7% over...
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Mexico: Merchandise exports increase at a milder pace in June -
Italy: Business confidence eases in July Business confidence came in at 110.8 in July, down from June’s 113.4. July’s fall was driven by a weakening in... -
Italy: Consumer confidence records worst reading since May 2020 in July Consumer confidence fell to 94.8 in July from June’s 98.3. July’s result marked the weakest sentiment since May 2020. The... -
Costa Rica: Central Bank raises policy rate by 200 basis points at July meeting At its 27 July meeting, the Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR) raised rates by 200 basis points—the largest hike... -
Kenya: Central Bank surprises markets and keeps rate unchanged in July At its 27 July meeting, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Kenya kept its Central Bank... -
Korea: Consumer confidence falls sharply in July Consumer confidence came in at 86.0 in July, down from June’s 96.4. July’s result marked the weakest sentiment since September... -
Czech Republic: Economic sentiment weakens in July The economic sentiment indicator, published by the Czech Statistical Office (CSO), fell to 95.7 in July from 98.3 in June.... -
Peru: Economic activity records slowest expansion since December 2021 in May Economic activity expanded 2.3% year on year in May (April: +3.7% yoy). The figure marked the worst reading since December... -
Korea: GDP growth remains healthy in Q2 According to a preliminary reading, GDP growth slowed to 2.9% year-on-year in the second quarter, from 3.0% in the first... -
United States: Consumer confidence drops to over one-year low in July Consumer confidence fell for a third straight month to 95.7 in July from June’s 98.4. July’s result marked the weakest...