Australia’s Manufacturing PMI Climbs to Six-Month High
Australia’s manufacturing sector showed signs of recovery in November 2024, as the Judo Bank Manufacturing PMI rose to 49.4, the highest reading in six months, up from October’s 47.3. Although the index remained below the neutral 50-mark—indicating continued contraction—the slower...
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Canada’s GDP Growth Slows in Q3 2024
Canada’s economy expanded by 0.3% in the third quarter of 2024, a slowdown from the 0.5% growth recorded in the first two quarters. This pace aligns with market expectations but reflects a more moderate economic performance as certain sectors faced...
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Eurozone Inflation Hits 2.3% in November 2024
Eurozone inflation accelerated to 2.3% in November 2024, marking a rise from 2% in October. This increase was largely anticipated, with analysts predicting higher inflation due to base effects from last year’s sharp declines in energy prices, which are no...
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Retail Sales in Germany Fall in October 2024
Germany’s retail sector faced a challenging month in October 2024, with sales dropping 1.5% compared to the previous month. This decline came after a revised 1.6% increase in September, showing a stark contrast to analysts’ expectations of a more modest...
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Japan’s Consumer Confidence Index Edges Up in November 2024
Japan’s consumer confidence index showed a slight improvement in November 2024, rising to 36.4 from October’s five-month low of 36.2. This increase came in line with market forecasts and suggests that households in Japan are feeling somewhat more optimistic about...
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