The Westpac-Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index fell to 104.1 in August from 108.8 in July. However, sentiment remained above the...
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Czech Republic: Inflation jumps to one-year high in July Consumer prices jumped 1.04% from the previous month in July, following June’s 0.52% rise and marking the steepest increase in... -
Australia: Business confidence tumbles in July The business confidence index produced by National Australia Bank (NAB) plunged to minus 7.9 points in July from plus 10.6... -
Singapore: Revised estimate reveals upgraded GDP growth for Q2 Singapore’s economy grew more than initially expected in Q2, according to new figures released on 11 August, as activity continued... -
Germany: Inflation rises in June Harmonized consumer prices increased 0.50% over the last month in July, following June’s 0.40% increase. The print reflected a notable... -
Brazil: Retail sales contract at sharpest rate since December 2020 in June Retail sales declined 1.7% in month-on-month seasonally-adjusted terms in June, which contrasted May’s 2.7% increase and marked the worst result... -
China: Credit growth slows in July In July, Chinese banks distributed CNY 1.1 trillion (roughly USD 160 billion) in new yuan loans, down from June’s 2.1... -
Angola: Cabinda prices rise to multi-year high in July The average price for Cabinda oil rose to USD 75.8 per barrel (pb) in July, up from June’s USD 73.7... -
Philippines: Central Bank keeps rates unchanged in August as outlook worsens At its monetary policy meeting on 11 August, the Central Bank of the Philippines (BSP) maintained the overnight reverse repurchase... -
Romania: Inflation hits near three-year high in July Consumer prices rose 0.97% in July over the previous month, following the 0.27% increase recorded in June. July’s reading was...