A long-standing feud escalated between Japan and South Korea in late June when political tensions rooted in an old wartime...
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United Kingdom: Labor market remains robust in March-May In the March-May period, the unemployment rate remained at a multi-decade low of 3.8%, while nominal earnings growth excluding bonuses... -
Russia: Industrial output growth picks up in June Industrial production rose 3.3% in annual terms in June, accelerating notably from May’s modest 0.9% year-on-year increase. A rebound in... -
New Zealand: Inflation accelerates on higher fuel and housing costs in Q2 Consumer prices increased 0.6% in Q2 2019 over the previous quarter, up notably from Q1 0.1% uptick, according to Statistics... -
United States: Strong retail sales growth in June rounds out solid second quarter for consumer spending Nominal retail sales rose 0.4% over the prior month in seasonally-adjusted terms in June, matching May’s revised 0.4% increase (previously... -
India: Consumer price inflation accelerates in June In June, consumer prices rose 0.63% compared to the previous month, up from May’s 0.57% figure. June’s small acceleration was... -
Finland: Economic growth slows in May Economic activity grew a working-day adjusted 0.8% in May compared to the same month a year earlier, down from April’s... -
Italy: Inflation ticks down in June Consumer prices rose a revised 0.1% month-on-month in June (previously reported: +0.2% month-on-month), following May’s flat reading, according to revised... -
India: Exports and imports tumble in June Merchandise exports decreased 9.7% in June compared to the same month a year earlier, contrasting the 3.9% increase in May,... -
Colombia: Industrial sector picks up in May Industrial production rose 3.2% over the same month of last year in May, rebounding from a 1.5% year-on-year drop in...