Gross domestic product in Indonesia rose 0.91% in the third quarter. It has generally been on a rising trend since the trough reached in the 1988 Asian crisis. At 112.304.4 Billions Rupiahs, it is now slightly above the peak rate [...]
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Global| Nov 17 2003Third Quarter Indonesian GDP Exceeds pre 1988 Crisis Levels
- Global| Nov 11 2003
ZEW Index of German Confidence Rises to Highest Level in Sixteen Months
The ZEW Index that measures investors' expectations of economic growth rose to 67.2 in November from 60.3 in October and was at its highest level since July, 2002. Movements in the index often foreshadow those of the broader IFO index [...]
- Global| Nov 10 2003
Taiwanese Merchandise Trade: Shifting Trade Patterns
Although total merchandise exports and imports in Taiwan declined in the month of October, the trend toward increased trade with Asia and declining trade with North America continues. In October, exports to Asia were up 18.9% from a [...]
- Global| Nov 04 2003
French Households Become Less Confident in October
The INSEE indicator of confidence among French households fell to -29, after holding steady at -27 for the five months, May through September. Rising unemployment so far this year has probably been an important dampener on consumer [...]
- Global| Nov 03 2003
More Indicators of Optimism in the Euro-zone
The PMI index for the manufacturing sector of the Euro-zone rose for the fourth consecutive month in October. Moreover, the index was above 50 in September and October. A reading above 50 means that activity in the manufacturing [...]
Recent indicators of business confidence for three countries of the Eurozone suggest business men are becoming more optimistic. Business confidence in West Germany rose sharply in October. The IFO index was up 2.39% from September and [...]
- Global| Oct 27 2003
A Smaller Current Account and Larger Capital Outflows in the January-August Eurozone Balance of Payments
Data on the balance of payments for the the period January through August for the Euro-zone showed a marked decline in the current account to 2,500 million Euros from 35,600 million in the corresponding period of last year. The [...]
- Global| Oct 21 2003
Retail Sales in China Continue to Recover from SARS
For the month of September, retail sales in China were 397.18 billion Yuan (approximately $49 billion at the current exchange rate). As retail sales are not seasonally adjusted, year to year percent changes are more meaningful than [...]
The unemployment rate for September in Hong Kong fell to 8.3% from 8.6% in August. The reduction, however, was due to a decline the labor force. Employment actually declined by 0.25%..Data on the labor force and employment tend to be [...]
- Global| Oct 14 2003
Consumer Sentiment In Korea Declines Sharply
Korean consumer sentiment declined sharply in September. Consumers' view of their present situation worsened by 4.6% from August and was 37.3% below September, 2002. The index at 59.9 was the lowest value since December 2000.. [...]
- Global| Oct 13 2003
Industrial Production in Italy Rises in August for Third Month
Industrial production in Italy rose 0.1% in August, after a revised 1.8% rise in July and a 0.6% rise in June. Although the rise was small, consensus estimate had expected a decline. A sharp rise in electricity usage as a result of [...]
- Global| Oct 07 2003
German Manufacturing Orders Increase
Total manufacturing orders in Germany increased 0.5% in August. The composition of orders reflects an improved outlook for exports as export orders rose 2.3% and a continued subdued outlook for the domestic economy as domestic orders [...]
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