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A strong December global PMI rounded off the best year for manufacturing since 2010. While the upturn continued to show signs of broadening out to encompass emerging markets and Asia as trade flows...

The Chinese economy finished last year on a strong note, marking its best year since 2010, according to the Caixin China PMI surveys. However, the upturn was marred by a sustained pressure on...

The UK construction industry looks to have pulled out of its downturn, with improved PMI survey readings in the closing months of 2017 compared to the autumn. However, the survey also indicates that a...

Thailand’s manufacturing economy ended an otherwise unspectacular year on a positive note. December PMI data showed an improvement in operating conditions driven mainly by stronger output...

The following is an extract from IHS Markit's monthly Asia PMI overview presentation. For the full report please click on the link at the bottom of the article.The Asian economy continued a steady...

The Philippines manufacturing economy finished the year on a solid footing, ending its best quarter of 2017, according to the PMI data. Furthermore, other survey indicators suggest the sector will see...

As the final week of 2017 arrives, analysts will assess updated Japanese and German inflation data for clues on future policy moves. Other key data releases are US housing statistics and wholesale...

A number of major economies are releasing updated third quarter GDP numbers while markets will keenly watch the Bank of Japan’s meeting next week for signals as to future policy moves. US data...

Manufacturing conditions in Indonesia improved in November after a disappointing start to the fourth quarter, indicating further steady economic growth as we head towards the end of the year. However,...

Japanese goods producers are enjoying their best quarter since the start of 2014 having seen business conditions improve to the greatest extent in nearly four years in December, setting the scene for...

The eurozone economy is picking up further momentum as the year comes to a close, ending its best quarter since the start of 2011. The strong end to the year suggests the economy will start 2018 on a...

UK inflation rose to a near six-year high in November, and chances are that it could rise further before starting to ease again later in 2018. The upturn pushes the inflation rate into letter-writing...

Official data on the output of manufacturing and construction in October highlight the divergent trends in the UK economy, as rising exports boost the goods producing sector but weak domestic demand...

The following is an extract from IHS Markit's monthly PMI overview presentation. For the full report please click on the link at the bottom of the article.Global business reports best order book...

Next week sees December Flash PMI releases, providing insights into the health of the US, eurozone and Japanse economies at the end of the fourth quarter.The US Fed, ECB and Bank of England meet to...

Japanese growth remained robust in November, setting the scene for another solid quarter at the end of the year, according to the latest Nikkei PMI survey. The survey’s sub-indices showed that...