Consumer prices fell 0.4% from the previous month in March, contrasting February’s 1.0% increase. The decline was primarily driven by...
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China: Inflation inches up in March -
Germany: Harmonized inflation eases in March Harmonized consumer prices rose 0.5% month-on-month in March, matching the price increase in February. March’s print reflected pricier clothing and... -
Turkey: Current account deficit narrows in February The current account deficit widened slightly to USD 718 million in February from a revised USD 589 million in January... -
Greece: Unemployment rate inches up in January According to data released by the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT), the number of unemployed workers rose by 3,990 in January... -
Sweden: CPI inflation stable in March, CPIF inflation edges down Consumer prices in Sweden rose 0.2% in March, down from the 0.7% increase logged in January. According to Statistics Sweden,... -
Malaysia: Growth in industrial output eases in February Industrial production grew 1.7% year-on-year in February, down from January’s 3.2% growth and marking an eight-month low. The print reflected... -
Angola: Cabinda crude oil prices rise to five-month high in March The average price of Angola’s Cabinda crude oil rose from USD 65.2 per barrel (pb) in February to a five-month... -
Philippines: Exports post third consecutive contraction in February Merchandise exports continued to slump in February, contracting 0.9% year-on-year, although improved somewhat from the downwardly revised 6.7% contraction recorded... -
South Africa: Manufacturing gains narrow in February A preliminary estimate revealed little improvement for the manufacturing sector in February. According to Statistics South Africa, manufacturing output rose... -
Australia: Business confidence plunges in March The business confidence index produced by National Australia Bank (NAB) fell to minus 0.4 points in March from plus 1.8...