The KOF Economic Barometer fell to 110.6 in September from August’s 113.5. September’s result marked the worst performance since February....
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Switzerland: KOF Economic Barometer falls in September -
Italy: Inflation comes in at highest level in 9 years in September Consumer prices dropped 0.10% in September over the previous month, swinging from August’s 0.38% rise. September’s result marked the weakest... -
Korea: Business confidence deteriorates in October Business confidence among manufacturing firms fell to 93.0 in October from September’s 96.0. Consequently, the index remained below the 100-point... -
Ecuador: GDP rebounds in Q2 The economy bounced back in the second quarter, growing 8.4% in annual terms and contrasting the prior quarter’s 5.4% contraction.... -
Colombia: BanRep delivers first rate hike in September; begins normalization of policy At its 30 September meeting, the Board of Directors of Colombia’s Central Bank (BanRep) decided to hike the benchmark interest... -
Costa Rica: GDP growth accelerates to over 23-year high in Q2, partly on favorable base effect GDP rebounded at the quickest pace in over 23 years in the second quarter of 2021 (Q2: +9.4% yoy; Q1:... -
Dominican Republic: Central Bank keeps rates steady in September At its end-September meeting, the Central Bank (BCRD) decided to keep the policy rate at 3.00%. Although inflation remains above... -
Japan: Industrial activity drops again in August Industrial production fell 3.6% month-on-month in seasonally-adjusted terms in August, deteriorating from July’s 1.5% decline. On an annual basis, factory... -
Canada: GDP dips in July; preliminary estimate points to a strong increase in August The economy dipped 0.1% month-on-month in July, after rising 0.6% in June. Economic activity rose 4.7% year-on-year in July, easing... -
Portugal: Industrial output contracts at sharpest pace since June 2020 in August Industrial output nosedived 9.0% year-on-year in seasonally-adjusted terms in August (July: +0.8% s.a. yoy). The result marked the worst reading...