
Germany’s Trade Surplus Reaches EUR 19.7 Billion
Germany’s trade surplus surged to EUR 19.7 billion in November 2024, up from EUR 13.4 billion in October and well above market expectations of EUR 14.8 billion. This marks the largest trade surplus since August, reflecting strong export growth coupled...
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China’s Inflation Slips to 0.1% in December 2024
China’s inflation rate dipped to 0.1% in December 2024, down from 0.2% in November and aligning with market expectations. This marked the lowest inflation rate since March, reflecting persistent deflationary pressures despite government stimulus measures and the central bank’s accommodative...
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Australia’s Trade Surplus Soars in November 2024
Australia’s trade surplus on goods climbed to AUD 7.08 billion in November 2024, marking a significant increase from a downwardly revised AUD 5.67 billion in October. This figure not only exceeded market expectations of AUD 5.75 billion but also represented...
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Germany’s Factory Orders Drop Sharply in November
Germany’s factory orders fell by 5.4% month-on-month in November 2024, marking a sharper decline than October’s 1.5% drop and falling well below market expectations of no change. This was the steepest contraction since August, driven by a massive 58.4% plunge...
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Japan’s Consumer Confidence Dips in December
Japan’s Consumer Confidence Index fell to 36.2 in December 2024, down from 36.4 in the previous month and below market expectations of 36.6. The drop reflects a subtle softening in consumer sentiment, marking a cautious outlook heading into the new...
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