Europe Data Response Iceland GDP (Q3) Iceland’s economy rebounded in Q3 after contracting for two consecutive quarters, led by a surge in investment. Although the quarterly data are very volatile, this expansion suggests that Iceland is... 5th December 2014 · 1 min read
Nordic & Swiss Data Response Iceland GDP (Q3 14) Iceland’s economy rebounded in Q3 after contracting for two consecutive quarters, led by a surge in investment. Although the quarterly data are very volatile, this expansion suggests that Iceland is... 5th December 2014 · 1 min read
Europe Data Response Euro-zone Final PMIs (Nov.) & Retail Sales (Oct.) November’s final composite PMI was revised down from the flash estimate and provided more evidence that the euro-zone economy has remained weak in Q4. 3rd December 2014 · 1 min read
Europe Data Response Swiss GDP (Q3) Q3’s Swiss GDP figures suggested that the economy is still holding up well against the twin pressures of euro-zone weakness and the strong franc. But the Swiss National Bank may have more work to do... 3rd December 2014 · 1 min read
Nordic & Swiss Data Response Swiss GDP (Q3 14) Q3’s Swiss GDP figures suggested that the economy is still holding up well against the twin pressures of euro-zone weakness and the strong franc. But the Swiss National Bank may have more work to do... 3rd December 2014 · 1 min read
Europe Data Response Euro-zone Flash CPI (Nov.) & Unemployment (Oct.) The latest euro-zone consumer prices and unemployment figures gave the ECB yet another nudge to take urgent further action to revive the recovery and tackle the threat of deflation. 28th November 2014 · 1 min read
Europe Data Response Swedish & Danish GDP (Q3) The rise in Swedish GDP in Q3 provides further evidence of a steady recovery and will help to alleviate fears of a Japanese-style bout of deflation and stagnation. But growth is not strong enough for... 28th November 2014 · 1 min read
Nordic & Swiss Data Response Swedish & Danish GDP (Q3 14) The rise in Swedish GDP in Q3 provides further evidence of a steady recovery and will help to alleviate fears of a Japanese-style bout of deflation and stagnation. But growth is not strong enough for... 28th November 2014 · 1 min read
Europe Data Response German Flash CPI & Unemployment (Nov.) November’s fall in German inflation to a five-year low highlights the absence of price pressures in even the strongest parts of the euro-zone. And while German unemployment remains very low, this... 27th November 2014 · 1 min read
Europe Data Response Euro-zone EC Survey (Nov.) November’s EC business and consumer survey did nothing to relieve the pressure on the European Central Bank to provide more policy support to the euro-zone economy in the form of a full-blown... 27th November 2014 · 1 min read
Europe Data Response German GDP (Q3) & French Business Confidence (Nov.) The second release of Q3 German GDP confirmed that the economy expanded by a meagre 0.1%. The breakdown offered some hope, with consumer spending and exports rising strongly, but surveys suggest that... 25th November 2014 · 1 min read
Europe Data Response German Ifo Survey (Nov.) November’s rise in the German Ifo survey is a relief after the fall in the PMI and leaves the key surveys painting a somewhat mixed picture. But both point to slow growth at best, which will do little... 24th November 2014 · 1 min read
Europe Data Response Norwegian GDP (Q3) Q3’s reasonably solid gain in GDP maintained Norway’s position as the strongest of the Nordic economies. But signs of weaker household spending and the likely negative effects of lower oil prices... 20th November 2014 · 1 min read
Europe Data Response Euro-zone Flash PMIs (Nov.) November’s fall in the euro-zone composite PMI was a serious blow to hopes that the recovery would resume towards the end of the year. 20th November 2014 · 1 min read
Nordic & Swiss Data Response Norwegian GDP (Q3 14) Q3’s reasonably solid gain in GDP maintained Norway’s position as the strongest of the Nordic economies. But signs of weaker household spending and the likely negative effects of lower oil prices... 20th November 2014 · 1 min read
Europe Data Response German ZEW Survey (Nov.) November’s rise in German ZEW investor sentiment came as a modest relief after the recent gloomy news on the euro-zone. But the index has not been very reliable in the past and it remains consistent... 18th November 2014 · 1 min read