Business confidence came in at 107 in May, up from April’s 104. May’s result marked the strongest sentiment since August...
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France: Business confidence hits highest reading since August 2018 in May -
Mexico: Economy shows resilience in the first quarter According to a second estimate, GDP fell at a softer rate of 3.6% year-on-year in the first quarter (previously reported:... -
Brazil: Current account posts surplus in April In April, Brazil’s current account logged a surplus of USD 5.7 billion, contrasting the deficit of USD 4.0 billion posted... -
Nigeria: Central Bank stays put in May At its 24–25 May meeting, the Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria stood pat, leaving the monetary... -
Dominican Republic: Economic activity grows at record pace in April Economic activity expanded 47.1% year-on-year in April (March: +10.6% yoy). The reading marked the best result on record. While partly... -
Guatemala: Central Bank keeps rate unchanged in May At its 26 May meeting, the Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Guatemala opted to keep the monetary policy... -
Thailand: Merchandise exports increase at a quicker pace in April Merchandise exports rose 13.1% annually in April, following March’s 8.5% upturn. April’s reading marked the strongest outturn since April 2018.... -
Israel: Composite State of the Economy Index growth moderates in April The Bank of Israel’s Composite State of the Economy Index increased 0.25% in month-on-month seasonally-adjusted terms in April, which was... -
Singapore: Revised estimate reveals upgraded GDP growth for Q1 Singapore’s economy grew more than initially expected in Q1, according to new figures released on 25 May, as activity continued... -
Nigeria: Economic growth gains some traction in Q1, but remains frail Economic growth gained some momentum in the first quarter of the year, although it remained frail. GDP increased 0.5% year-on-year,...