Europe Data Response

Danish GDP (Q4)

The Danish economy contracted sharply at the end of 2012 as both weak domestic demand and the euro-zone crisis weighed heavily on economic activity.

28th February 2013 · 1 min read

Europe Data Response

Swiss GDP (Q4 13)

Swiss GDP data for Q4 confirmed that, while growth is clearly slowing, the economy has continued to outperform most others in Europe. But we expect the economy to stagnate this year as problems in the...

28th February 2013 · 1 min read

Nordic & Swiss Data Response

Danish GDP (Q4 12)

The Danish economy contracted sharply at the end of 2012 as both weak domestic demand and the euro-zone crisis weighed heavily on economic activity.

28th February 2013 · 1 min read

Europe Data Response

Euro-zone EC Survey (Feb.)

February’s rise in the euro-zone EC Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) confirmed that sentiment was rising – before the Italian election. But the recent bout of market uncertainty may lead to renewed...

27th February 2013 · 1 min read

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German Ifo Survey (Feb.) & GDP Breakdown (Q4)

The second release of German Q4 GDP data confirmed that GDP fell sharply as exports weakened. But the rise in the Ifo in February supports other recent evidence that the economy has since recovered...

22nd February 2013 · 1 min read

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Euro-zone Flash PMIs (Feb.)

The fall in the composite euro-zone PMI in February puts a dent in hopes that the region will emerge from recession in the first quarter.

21st February 2013 · 1 min read

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Euro-zone Consumer Confidence (Feb.)

The EC consumer confidence survey rose for the third consecutive month in February in line with the general pick up in sentiment across the euro-zone. But the survey remains consistent with further...

20th February 2013 · 1 min read

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German ZEW Survey (Feb.)

February’s rise in German ZEW investor sentiment added to the positive signs for the economy. But we still think it is too soon to bank on a strong and sustained recovery.

19th February 2013 · 1 min read

Europe Data Response

Euro-zone GDP (Q4)

Q4’s bigger than expected fall in euro-zone GDP underlined the fact that, while sentiment towards the region has improved, the hard news on the economy remains distinctly weak.

14th February 2013 · 1 min read

Europe Data Response

Euro-zone Industrial Production (Dec.)

December’s rise in euro-zone industrial production does not alter the fact that GDP probably contracted pretty sharply in Q4.

13th February 2013 · 1 min read

Europe Data Response

Norwegian GDP (Q4 12)

The Norwegian economy rebounded in Q4 after contracting the previous quarter on account of the energy sector, but mainland growth slowed significantly.

13th February 2013 · 1 min read

Nordic & Swiss Data Response

Norwegian GDP (Q4 12)

The Norwegian economy rebounded in Q4 after contracting the previous quarter on account of the energy sector, but mainland growth slowed significantly.

13th February 2013 · 1 min read

Europe Data Response

German Industrial Production (Dec.)

December’s rise in German industrial production does not alter the likelihood that GDP fell sharply in Q4, but it does add to signs that the economy entered 2013 in a slightly better state.

7th February 2013 · 1 min read

Europe Data Response

Euro-zone Retail Sales (Dec.) & Final PMI Survey (Jan.)

December’s fall in euro-zone retail sales confirmed that the consumer sector remains under strain and supported other evidence that GDP fell sharply in Q4. But January’s final PMI survey added to...

5th February 2013 · 1 min read

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Euro-zone Flash CPI (Jan.) & Unemployment (Dec.)

January’s fall in euro-zone inflation is good news for consumers, but with unemployment still at a record high in December, incomes and spending will remain under severe strain.

1st February 2013 · 1 min read