In annual terms, expenditure-based national accounts data released on 20 September confirmed a broad-based improvement across aggregate-demand data in the...
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Mexico: Economy grows in annual terms in Q2 although quarter-on-quarter data is less promising -
South Africa: SARB argues wait-and-see in September At its meeting ending 20 September, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) kept the... -
Malaysia: Inflation moderates in August Consumer prices increased 0.17% month-on-month in August, matching July’s print. The figure reflected higher prices for housing, water, electricity, gas... -
United Kingdom: Inflation increases unexpectedly in August Consumer prices rose 0.7% in August over the previous month, up from July’s flat reading. August’s figure was underpinned by... -
Thailand: Central Bank stands pat in September but hints at future rate hikes At its 19 September Monetary Policy Committee meeting, the Bank of Thailand opted to maintain the one-day repurchase rate at... -
Finland: The current account balance swings to a surplus in July The current account balance improved in July, hitting a surplus for the first time in nine months. This was due... -
Japan: Hefty oil imports prompt trade deficit to widen in August Nominal yen-denominated merchandise exports increased 6.6% annually in August, accelerating from July’s 3.9% expansion and overshooting market expectations of a... -
Israel: Consumer sentiment deteriorates in August, business sentiment improves In August, confidence among consumers deteriorated while firms became more optimistic. Data released by the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS)... -
Japan: BoJ keeps monetary policy steady At its 18–19 September meeting, Bank of Japan (BoJ) board members voted seven-to-two to maintain its monetary policy steady, as... -
Belarus: Central Bank keeps key rate at an over 10-year low in September At its 19 September meeting, the Board of the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus (NBRB) kept the refinance...