Consumer sentiment came in at minus 30.0 in December, matching November’s reading. As such, the index remained entrenched below the...
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Austria: Consumer sentiment remains deeply pessimistic in December -
Germany: Merchandise exports gain steam in November Merchandise exports soared 14.0% in annual terms in November (October: +11.4% year-on-year). Meanwhile, merchandise imports jumped 15.5% on an annual... -
Japan: Consumer confidence rises in December Consumer confidence came in at 30.3 in December, up from November’s 28.6. Consequently, the index remained entrenched below the 50-threshold,... -
France: Consumer confidence decreases and remains pessimistic in December Consumer confidence came in at 82.0 in December, down from November’s 83.0. As such, the index moved further below the... -
Hong Kong: Retail sales contract at sharpest pace since March in November Retail sales plunged 5.3% year on year in November (October: +2.5% yoy), confounding market expectations for an increase. The outturn... -
Kazakhstan: Inflation comes in at highest level since March 2000 in December Inflation increased to 20.3% in December, above Novembers 19.6%, the 12th straight month of increase. December’s reading was the highest... -
Turkey: Consumer confidence decreases in December Consumer confidence came in at 75.6 in December, down from November’s 76.6. Despite the uptick, the index remained entrenched below... -
Uruguay: Inflation declines in December Inflation eased to 8.3% in December from Novembers 8.5%. October’s reading marked the lowest inflation rate since February. The slowdown... -
Turkey: Current account posts narrower deficit in October The current account posted a USD 0.4 billion deficit in October, improving from the USD 2.9 billion deficit clocked in... -
Poland: Business sentiment ticks up in December Business confidence rose to minus 19.5 in December from November’s minus 20.6. However, the index remained entrenched below the 0-threshold,...