Germany’s Economic Outlook: November 2024 Ifo Business Climate Indicator
Germany’s economic sentiment weakened in November 2024, as reflected by the Ifo Business Climate indicator, which dropped to 85.7 from 86.5 in October. This decline came in below the expected figure of 86, signaling growing concerns over the country’s economic...
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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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Germany’s Manufacturing PMI Shows Slight Improvement in November
Germany’s HCOB Flash Manufacturing PMI edged up to 43.2 in November 2024, slightly above October’s 43 and market expectations of the same. While this uptick offers a glimmer of hope, the index remains firmly in contraction territory, indicating continued struggles...
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Gary Gensler Steps Down as SEC Chair Amid Trump’s Return
Gary Gensler, Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has announced his resignation, effective January 20. After three years at the helm, Gensler’s departure coincides with Donald Trump’s return to the presidency, marking a significant shift in the...
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UK Retail Sales See Biggest Drop in Four Months
Retail sales in the UK experienced a sharp decline of 0.7% in October 2024, marking the steepest drop in four months. This follows a revised 0.1% increase in September and far exceeded forecasts of a 0.3% decline. The slump highlights...
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Germany’s Economy: A Modest Q3 Recovery
Germany’s economy recorded slight growth in the third quarter of 2024, expanding by 0.1% quarter-on-quarter, according to revised figures. This marks a mild recovery from a 0.3% contraction in Q2 but falls short of the initial 0.2% growth estimate. On...
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