The KOF economic barometer—a leading composite indicator for the Swiss economy forecasting a six-month period—rose to 97.4 points in March...
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Switzerland: KOF economic barometer rebounds in March, but continues to signal below average growth in the months ahead -
Spain: Current account surplus shrinks in January Spain’s current account balance recorded a deficit of EUR 1.5 billion in January, which was wider than the EUR 0.6... -
Spain: Retail sales expand at a healthy clip in February Retail sales rose 1.7% in year-on-year terms in February, matching January’s result. The print reflected increased sales for food and... -
Slovenia: Inflation rises in March Consumer prices rose 0.7% from the previous month in March, after increasing 0.8% month-on-month in February. The monthly deceleration was... -
Canada: Economic activity rebounds in January Confounding analysts’ expectations, the economy grew 0.3% month-on-month in January, following December’s 0.1% month-on-month contraction. According to Statistics Canada, 18... -
Vietnam: Industrial production slows in March Industrial production rose 9.1% in annual terms in March, down from the 10.3% increase logged in February. The slight moderation... -
Kenya: Inflation picks up after three consecutive months of decline Consumer prices rose 1.60% over the previous month in March, following a 0.82% month-on-month increase in February. An upsurge in... -
Denmark: Third estimate sees minor upward revision to Q4 GDP print; 2018 growth upgraded notably According to a third estimate released by Statistics Denmark on 29 March, the economy grew a revised 0.8% in seasonally... -
Portugal: Contraction of industrial sector eases in February Portugal’s industrial sector contracted for the fourth consecutive month in March amid a wider global slowdown, although the rate of... -
Spain: Second release revises Q4 growth slightly down A second GDP estimate, released by the National Statistical Institute (INE) on 29 March, puts growth a notch below the...