July’s data pointed to a deterioration in the labor market. The number of employed people declined by 29,013 compared to...
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Greece: Unemployment rate increases in July, breaking streak of sixth consecutive months of decline -
Japan: Core machinery orders growth gains momentum in July Core machinery orders—which cover the private sector, exclude volatile orders and are a leading indicator for capital spending over the... -
Romania: Industrial output falls at a softer pace in July Industrial output decreased 0.9% compared to the same month a year earlier in July, which was a less pronounced drop... -
Costa Rica: Central Bank raises policy rate by 100 basis points at September meeting At its 14 September meeting, the Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR) raised rates by 100 basis points, bringing the... -
Finland: Harmonized inflation moderates in August Harmonized inflation came in at 7.9% in August, down from July’s 8.0%. August’s reading marked the lowest inflation rate since... -
Japan: Industrial output growth ebbs in July Industrial output grew 0.8% in month-on-month seasonally-adjusted terms in July, which was a deterioration from June’s 9.2% increase. July’s notable... -
Ghana: Inflation comes in at highest level since August 2001 in August Inflation increased to 33.9% in August, following Julys 31.7%. August’s result was the highest inflation rate in 21 years. In... -
Australia: Consumer sentiment strengthens in September The Westpac-Melbourne Institute consumer sentiment index increased to 84.4 in September from 81.2 in August, which had marked the lowest... -
Australia: Business confidence strengthens in August The business confidence index produced by National Australia Bank (NAB) rose to 10.2 in August from 7.5 in July. Consequently,... -
Germany: Harmonized inflation rises to record-high level in August Harmonized inflation rose to a record-high 8.8% in August (July: 8.5%), confirming the preliminary result. The print reflected a surge...