Reserve Bank of New Zealand Cuts Rates Again as Inflation Slows
In its November 2024 policy meeting, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) announced a 50 basis point reduction in its official cash rate (OCR), bringing it down to 4.25%. This marks the third consecutive rate cut this year, underscoring...
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Australia’s CPI Shows Steady Growth in October 2024
Australia’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 2.1% year-on-year in October 2024, marking a consistent level of inflation for the second consecutive month. This result, however, was slightly lower than the market expectation of 2.3%. Despite this miss, the CPI...
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US Consumer Confidence Index Sees Significant Rise in November 2024
In November 2024, the Conference Board’s US Consumer Confidence Index increased to 111.7, up from 109.6 in October. This 2.1-point rise marks an encouraging shift in consumer sentiment, signaling optimism about the current and future economic landscape. This blog will...
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UK Retail Sales Decline Sharply in November 2024
The UK retail sector experienced a significant downturn in November 2024, with sales volumes dropping by 18%, according to the CBI Distributive Trades Survey. This decline extends the 6% drop reported in October and surpassed market expectations of a 14%...
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Germany’s Economic Outlook: November 2024 Ifo Business Climate Indicator
Germany’s economic sentiment weakened in November 2024, as reflected by the Ifo Business Climate indicator, which dropped to 85.7 from 86.5 in October. This decline came in below the expected figure of 86, signaling growing concerns over the country’s economic...
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