Australia Balance of Trade
Australia maintained a stable trade surplus of AUD 5.64 billion in August 2024, exceeding market expectations of AUD 5.5 billion. This marks the largest trade surplus since April, reflecting a balanced performance in both exports and imports despite slight declines...
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Japan Services PMI
Japan’s au Jibun Bank Services PMI for September 2024 was revised down to 53.1 from the flash estimate of 53.9, marking the lowest reading in three months. Despite this decline, the service sector has continued its growth for the third...
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Australia Judo Bank Services PMI
Australia’s Judo Bank Flash Services PMI dropped to 50.5 in September, down from 52.5 in August, indicating a slowdown in growth. However, the index still marks the eighth consecutive month of expansion, showing resilience in the services sector despite challenging...
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Increase in the Price of WTI Crude Oil
On Wednesday, WTI crude oil futures experienced a notable surge, rising above $71 per barrel. This increase follows a 2% gain from the previous session, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly after Iran’s missile launch aimed at...
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Japan Consumer Confidence
In September 2024, Japan’s consumer confidence index rose to 36.9, its highest point since April. This slight increase from 36.7 in August highlights a growing sense of optimism among consumers, although it came in just below the forecast of 37.1....
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