Japan’s Economic Outlook: September 2024 Update
Japan’s leading economic indicators index, a key gauge of the nation’s economic health, was revised slightly downward to 109.1 in September 2024 from the preliminary estimate of 109.4. This index is designed to forecast the economic outlook for the coming...
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SEC’s Record-Breaking 2024 Fiscal Year: A Milestone in Market Enforcement
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has wrapped up its fiscal year 2024 with historic achievements in enforcement, signaling a strong commitment to market integrity and investor protection. With a record-breaking 583 legal actions and a staggering $8.2 billion...
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New Zealand’s Trade Deficit Narrows in October 2024
New Zealand recorded a trade deficit of NZ$1.5 billion in October 2024, marking an improvement from the NZ$1.7 billion gap reported in the same month last year. This reduction in the deficit reflects a positive shift in the country’s trade...
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US Manufacturing Shows Signs of Slower Decline in November 2024
The latest S&P Global Flash US Manufacturing PMI for November 2024 rose to 48.8, slightly up from 48.5 in October, matching market expectations. While the PMI indicates a continued contraction in the manufacturing sector for the fifth consecutive month, the...
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UK Manufacturing Faces Contraction in November 2024
The latest data from S&P Global reveals that the UK manufacturing sector experienced a contraction in November 2024. The Flash UK Manufacturing PMI dropped to 48.6, down from 49.9 in October, falling well below the forecasted 50. This marks the...
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