Consumer confidence rose to 91.4 in September from August’s 88.8. The index remained below the 100-point threshold, signaling sustained pessimism...
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Korea: Consumer confidence increases but remains pessimistic in September -
Mexico: Merchandise exports gain steam in August Merchandise exports jumped 25.2% year-on-year in August, following July’s 13.6% upturn. August’s result marked the most robust expansion since February... -
Hungary: MNB hikes rates again in September but announces end of hiking cycle At its 27 September meeting, the Monetary Council of the Hungarian National Bank (MNB) raised its base rate to 13.00%... -
Nigeria: Central Bank delivers much larger rate hike than expected in September The Central Bank of Nigeria continued to tighten financial conditions at its 26–27 September meeting, delivering a 150 basis points... -
United Kingdom: New Prime Minister Liz Truss announces large fiscal stimulus What’s happened: Liz Truss’ government recently unveiled a two-year cap on household energy bills and a six-month cap on bills... -
Turkey: Business sentiment sours in September Business confidence turned into pessimism at the close of the third quarter, with Real Sector Confidence Index falling to 99.9... -
Mexico: Economic activity rebounds in July in month-on-month terms The monthly indicator for economic activity (IGAE) rose 0.4% month-on-month in seasonally-adjusted terms in July (June: -0.3% mom), slightly above... -
Brazil: Consumer sentiment picks up in September; remains pessimistic The seasonally-adjusted consumer confidence index published by the Getulio Vargas Foundation (Fundação Getúlio Vargas) jumped to 89.0 in September from... -
Brazil: Current account deficit widens in July Brazil’s current account recorded a USD 4.1 billion deficit in July, widening from the USD 1.2 billion shortfall posted in... -
Angola: Central Bank lowers rates in September On 26 September, the Monetary Policy Committee of the National Bank of Angola (BNA) decreased the basic interest rate from...