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Brazil: Manufacturing PMI rose from record low in May
June 1, 2020
The manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), produced by IHS Markit, rose to 38.3 in May from 36.0 in April, which had marked the lowest reading since the survey began in February 2006.
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Portugal: Industrial output falls at unparalleled pace in April on Covid-19 blow
June 1, 2020
Industrial production collapsed an unprecedented 25.9% year-on-year in April (March: -6.8% year-on-year) due to activity restrictions amid the measures enacted to contain Covid-19’s spread.
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Dominican Republic: Inflation falls to lowest level since June 2019 in April
June 1, 2020
Consumer prices fell 0.82% month-on-month in April, coming after March’s 0.52% decline.
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Peru: Inflation ticks up in May
June 1, 2020
Consumer prices in Metropolitan Lima increased 0.20% from the previous month in May, accelerating from April's 0.10% rise.
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Taiwan: Manufacturing PMI hits new 11-year low amid coronavirus fallout
June 1, 2020
The manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), reported by IHS Markit, fell to 41.9 in May from 42.2 in April, in the process hitting a new lowest level since January 2009.
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Hong Kong: Decline in retail sales softens slightly in April
June 1, 2020
Retail sales fell 37.5% year-on-year in April (March: -44.0% yoy). The result was driven by a more moderate drop in food and non-alcoholic beverages sales.
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Dominican Republic: Central Bank keeps rates unchanged in May amid weakening peso
May 31, 2020
At its end-May meeting, the Central Bank (BCRD) left its monetary stance unchanged for the second straight meeting, after substantial easing in March to combat the Covid-19 fallout.
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