French industrial production to have remained firm in September
Nov 09, 2015 22:14 pm UTC| Commentary Economy
As expected, French industrial production bounced back in August following a disappointing July, mainly due to manufacturing output. The numbers for September is expected to continue to paint a solid picture with a 2.5%...
Chinese deflation likely deepened
Nov 09, 2015 21:51 pm UTC| Commentary
Chinese CPI and PPI are expected to have deteriorated in October. Due to the decline in food prices, CPI likely decelerated further to 1.1% yoy from 1.6% yoy previously. Agriculture wholesale prices slid 7.2% mom in...
Italian industrial production weakened in September
Nov 09, 2015 21:37 pm UTC| Commentary
The Italian National Institute of Statistics (Istat) is expected to report negative growth in industrial activity, nationwide for September of -0.5% mom, in keeping with the decline in the Markit factory PMI in September...
US import prices expected to rise for first time in four months
Nov 09, 2015 21:27 pm UTC| Commentary
A tug of war between firmer petroleum quotes and lower costs for other foreign goods probably left the Import Price Index (IPI) 0.2% higher in October, following a 2.7% decline over the July-September span. The IPI...
Poland's new moderate PiS economics team announced
Nov 09, 2015 21:21 pm UTC| Commentary
Polands conservative Law and Justice Party (PiS), which won the recent parliamentary elections, announced the makeup of the new government today. Many of the new government members were insiders who also served during the...
Brazil's fiscal balance deteriorating despite spending cuts as interest payments rise
Nov 09, 2015 16:18 pm UTC| Commentary
The fiscal deficit that stood at 2.3% of GDP in 2012 and 3.1% in 2013 rose to 6.2% in 2014 on the back of growth stagnation. With the economy set to contract very heavily this year, the accumulated fiscal deficit for the...
Mexico CPI in line with expectations, Banxico should remain on hold despite any Fed action
Nov 09, 2015 15:58 pm UTC| Commentary
Mexico CPI increased 0.51% m/m in October as a result of mild bi-weekly inflation in the second half of the month (0.11% 2w/2w). As expected, modest increments were seen in the non-core prices meanwhile the core index only...
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