The KOF Economic Barometer jumped to 143.2 in May from April’s 136.4. May’s result marked the best reading on record....
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Switzerland: KOF Economic Barometer hits all-time high in May -
Sweden: Economy grows in Q1; GDP close to pre-pandemic levels The economy expanded 0.8% in seasonally-adjusted quarter-on-quarter terms in the first quarter of 2021, rising from the flat reading in... -
Portugal: Consumer confidence improves, business sentiment turns optimistic in May Consumer sentiment jumped to minus 12.8 in May, above April’s minus 17.1. This was likely supported by the lifting of... -
Greece: Unemployment rate edges down in February The number of unemployed workers decreased by 188,706 in February compared to January, while the seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate dropped to... -
Thailand: Manufacturing production deteriorates in April Manufacturing output fell 0.1% month-on-month in seasonally-adjusted terms in April (March: +2.2% mom). On an annual basis, manufacturing output surged... -
France: Harmonized inflation hits over two-year high in June Consumer prices rose 0.16% in June over the previous month, moderating from May’s 0.32% increase, according to a preliminary reading.... -
Colombia: Exports soar to over 12-year high in April Merchandise exports soared in April, expanding 56.3% on an annual basis, coming well above March’s 36.4% jump, logging the best... -
New Zealand: Consumer confidence edges down in May The ANZ-Roy Morgan consumer confidence indicator dropped down to 114.0 in May from April’s 115.4. That said, it remained comfortably... -
Angola: Central Bank maintains key interest rate in May At its 28 May meeting, the Monetary Policy Committee of the National Bank of Angola opted to stand pat, leaving... -
Portugal: Consumer confidence improves, business sentiment turns optimistic in May Consumer sentiment jumped to minus 12.8 in May, above April’s minus 17.1. This was likely supported by the lifting of...