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The final week of 2016 is filled with some key economic data releases. Japan will be the main focus, as a clutch of key economic indicators are updated. PMI results for December will provide early...

The Bank of Japan voted to maintain its stimulative monetary policy stance though also struck a more optimistic tone on its outlook due to recent brighter economic data.The majority of the Policy...

December’s flash PMI surveys showed a slowing in the pace of economic growth at the end of the year, but the economy nevertheless notched up another quarter of solid expansion. Hiring and...

Most Asian sectors recorded a further expansion of business output in November, although the number of sectors showing output growth dropped to 14 out of 19 (from 17 in October). Moreover, the...

The week sees important updates on final third quarter GDP numbers for the US, France and the UK, while the Bank of Japan gathers to determine its latest course of monetary policy. Meanwhile, US Flash...

Japan’s manufacturing economy ended 2016 on a high note, with growth of output, new orders and employment all gaining momentum. However, margins are also being squeezed, with costs rising at an...

Flash PMI data showed the eurozone economy ending 2016 on a strong note, with robust growth accompanied by rising price pressures.At 53.9 in December according to the flash estimate, the survey...

A further rise in UK retail sales in November shows that consumers continue to ratchet up their spending, but the trend looks set to reverse next year as higher prices bite.Retail sales volumes rose...

Survey data highlight how a strengthening European economic recovery in the fourth quarter is being accompanied by rising price pressures, something which may well intensify as oil prices rise. The EU...

Official data showed the number of people in work declining for the first time in over a year, confirming earlier survey evidence that Brexit worries have caused employers to pull back on hiring....

Official data provide tentative signs that the UK construction industry is starting to see some signs of improved performance after the post-referendum soft patch.Revised data indicate that the...

Official UK data contrast with business surveys in showing few signs of trade benefitting from the weakened sterling exchange rate, but there are perhaps some signs of the export trend improving in...

UK inflation rose more than expected in November, with further upward pressure likely to appear in coming months.Consumer prices rose 1.2% on a year ago, according to the Office for National...

The US Federal Reserve and Bank of England will take the spotlight next week, as key announcements on monetary policy decisions are made. Flash PMI results will provide insight into global economic...

Global PMI signals strongest quarter so far this year•The global economy is enjoying its strongest quarter so far this year, according to PMI survey data. The JPMorgan Global PMI™, compiled...

China’s economy is showing signs of stronger growth and improved hiring in the fourth quarter, although the expansion is marred by surging input prices.Caixin PMI v China GDP At 52.9 in...