Consumer confidence rose to 32.7 in September from August’s 29.3, marking the strongest reading since February. As a result, the...
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Japan: Consumer confidence hits highest reading since February in September -
Switzerland: Consumer prices record smallest fall since March in September Consumer prices dropped 0.04% over the previous month in September, contrasting the 0.04% rise seen in August. September’s reading was... -
Japan: Business confidence improves in Q3, remains deeply pessimistic Business sentiment among large manufacturers—according to the Bank of Japan’s closely watched Tankan survey—came in at negative 27 in Q3,... -
Mexico: Remittances growth moderates again in August Remittances totaled USD 3.6 billion in August (July: USD 3.5 billion), representing a 5.3% increase from the same month a... -
Switzerland: Retail sales continue to expand in August Retail sales grew 2.5% calendar-adjusted year-on-year basis in August (July: +3.6%). Looking at the details of the release, food, beverages,... -
Vietnam: Central Bank slashes rates for third time this year in October Effective from 1 October, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) reduced a host of interest rates, cutting the refinancing rate... -
Colombia: Exports drop for the seventh month running August On an annual basis, merchandise exports contracted 21.3% in August, marginally less than July’s 21.7% drop and marking the seventh... -
Kazakhstan: Inflation steady in September at elevated rate Consumer prices increased a seasonally-adjusted 0.28% over the previous month in September, accelerating from the 0.13% rise seen in August.... -
Korea: Merchandise exports rebound in September on stronger IT shipments Merchandise exports rose 7.7% in annual terms in September, rebounding from August’s 10.1% decline, amid an increasing demand for IT... -
Dominican Republic: Government announces contractionary 2021 budget On 1 October, the government submitted to Congress its 2021 budget proposal—the first under new President Luis Abinader. Relative to...