GDP fell at a quicker pace of 5.1% on a year-on-year basis in the first quarter, below the 1.2% contraction...
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Argentina: Economy records sharpest contraction since Q2 2023 in Q1 -
Korea: Consumer confidence rises into optimistic territory in June Consumer confidence came in at 100.9 in June, up from May’s 98.4. As such, the index rose above the 100-point... -
Guatemala: Banguat stands pat for tenth successive meeting in June On 26 June, the Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Guatemala (Banguat) unanimously decided to keep the key policy... -
Brazil: Consumer and industrial business sentiment improve in June The seasonally adjusted consumer confidence index published by the Getulio Vargas Foundation (Fundação Getúlio Vargas) rose to 91.1 in June,... -
Canada: Inflation rises in May Inflation edged up to 2.9% in May from April’s 2.7%. This contrasted market expectations of a slowdown to 2.6%, but... -
Singapore: Inflation increases in May Inflation rose to 3.1% in May, up from April’s 2.7%. The increase was largely due to stronger price pressures for... -
Ukraine: GDP growth improves in Q1 2024 GDP reading: According to a preliminary estimate, GDP grew 6.5% annually in Q1 2024 (Q4 2023: +4.7% yoy). On a... -
Malaysia: Inflation rises to highest level since July 2023 in May Inflation rose to 2.0% in May, up from April’s 1.8%. May’s reading represented the highest inflation rate since July 2023.... -
Taiwan: Industrial output expands at fastest pace since July 2021 in May Industrial output increased 16.1% in year-on-year terms in May, which was above April’s 14.5% increase. May’s result marked the best... -
Brazil: Current account deficit widens in May The current account posted a USD 3.4 billion deficit in May, widening from the USD 2.9 billion deficit recorded in...