At its 28 August meeting, the Monetary Committee of the Bank of Israel (BoI) kept the key interest rate unchanged...
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Israel: Bank of Israel leaves policy rate unchanged in August and ditches promise of future rate hikes -
Israel: Exports and imports rise in July Merchandise exports rose 6.6% year-on-year in July in USD terms, contrasting June’s revised 4.0% contraction (previously reported: -8.3% year-on-year). Imports... -
Croatia: Economic growth eases in Q2 The economy lost momentum in the second quarter, according to detailed GDP data released by Croatia’s Statistical Institute (CBS) on... -
Sweden: Economic sentiment deteriorates to over six-year low in August The economic tendency indicator fell to 94.9 points in August from 96.4 points in July, marking the lowest reading since... -
France: Consumers remain optimistic in August Consumer sentiment in France remained unchanged at 102 points in August, according to the French Statistical Institute (INSEE). As such,... -
United States: Consumer confidence ebbs slightly in August but remains elevated The Conference Board’s consumer confidence index ticked down to 135.1 in August following July’s revised rebound to 135.8 (previously reported:... -
Saudi Arabia: Consumer prices decline at softest pace in seven months in July Consumer prices rose 0.1% over the previous month in July, following June’s 0.2% increase. The result mainly reflects higher prices... -
Korea: Consumer confidence remains in the doldrums in August The Bank of Korea’s composite consumer sentiment index plunged to 92.5 in August from 95.9 in July, likely due in... -
Mexico: Exports pick up strongly in July Exports increased a firm 7.0% year-on-year in July, well above June’s 1.2% expansion and the strongest reading in nine months.... -
Hungary: MNB opts to hold rates as inflation continues to fall On 27 August, the Monetary Council of the Hungarian National Bank (MNB) held the base rate at a record low...