The GKI economic sentiment index, a composite indicator, rose to minus 18.2 in July from minus 20.5 in June. July’s...
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Hungary: Economic sentiment strengthens again in July -
Turkey: Business confidence turns optimistic in July Business confidence rose to 100.7 in July from June’s 92.6. July’s reading is the highest in five months, and marks... -
Mexico: Drop in exports and imports moderates in June Exports decreased 12.8% year-on-year in June, substantially less than May’s 56.7% collapse. This slowdown in the fall of exports was... -
Germany: Business confidence rises to five-month high in July Business confidence rose to 90.5 in July from June’s 86.3. July’s result marked the highest sentiment since February, a month... -
Ghana: Central Bank stands pat in July, leaving rates at over eight-year low At its 22–24 July meeting, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) decided to stand pat... -
Brazil: Consumer confidence improves, but remains in negative territory in July The seasonally-adjusted consumer confidence index published by the Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV) rose to 78.8 in July from June’s 71.1... -
Euro Area: EUR 750 billion spending plan to boost economies of southern Europe, but challenges remain On 21 July, after five days of tough negotiations, EU leaders finally agreed on a EUR 750 billion coronavirus recovery... -
Italy: Consumer confidence weakens in July The consumer confidence index released by the National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT) dipped from 100.7 in June to 100.0 in... -
Italy: Business confidence improves somewhat but remains deeply pessimistic in July The National Institute of Statistics (Istat)’s composite business confidence indicator (Clima di Fiducia delle Imprese Italiane, IESE)—which covers the manufacturing,... -
United Kingdom: Consumer confidence picks up in July but remains depressed The consumer confidence index rose from minus 30 in June to minus 27 in July, driven by less pessimism regarding...