United States Goods Trade Balance
The US trade deficit saw a significant increase in September 2024, widening to $108.2 billion from $94.2 billion in August. This sharp escalation marks the largest trade gap since March 2022, when disruptions in commodity supplies triggered by the Russian...
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Germany GfK Consumer Climate
In November 2024, Germany’s GfK Consumer Climate Indicator rose to -18.3, marking a significant rebound from a revised -21.0 in the previous period. This increase represents the highest reading since April 2022, signaling a positive shift in consumer sentiment for...
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Japan Unemployment Rate
In September 2024, Japan’s unemployment rate fell to 2.4%, marking a significant improvement from August’s reading of 2.5% and beating market expectations. This decrease highlights the resilience of Japan’s labor market, as the unemployment rate has now reached its lowest...
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United States Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index
In October 2024, the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas reported a modest improvement in Texas manufacturing activity, with the general business activity index rising to -3, up from -9 in September. This marks the mildest contraction since the sequence of...
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United Kingdom CBI Distributive Trades
Retail sales volumes saw a modest decline of 6% in October 2024, reversing the slight growth of 4% recorded in September. This downturn, as highlighted by the CBI Distributive Trades Survey, reflects a shift in consumer behavior, largely influenced by...
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