Global Economics Chart Pack West outperforming East The US is enjoying a strong rebound after its weather-induced slowdown, the UK has extended its period of rapid growth into Q2 and the recovery in the euro-zone has gained momentum. On the other hand... 7th May 2014 · 1 min read
Global Economics Chart Pack US rebounds but China and Japan slowing The global economy is healing, but the pace of recovery differs markedly between countries. The US is now rebounding from its weather-induced slowdown and the euro-zone is steadily gaining momentum... 4th April 2014 · 1 min read
Global Economics Chart Pack Still on course for steady recovery A combination of severe winter weather in the US, New Year celebrations in China and a planned tax hike in Japan are making it more difficult than usual to assess the strength of the world economy... 5th March 2014 · 1 min read
Global Economics Chart Pack Growth looking strong despite EM sell-off The world economy continued to grow at a decent pace in January. The global composite PMI, for example, is consistent on past form with world GDP rising by around 4%. Moreover, we doubt that the... 6th February 2014 · 1 min read
Global Economics Chart Pack Brighter outlook for 2014? The world economy ended last year on a strong note, led by an upturn in manufacturing output in advanced economies. The pick-up in activity is feeding through to labour markets in many countries... 8th January 2014 · 1 min read
Global Economics Chart Pack Economic activity picks up further Judging by the latest business surveys, activity in advanced economies has strengthened further. The global manufacturing PMI is now consistent on past form with world GDP growth of as much as 4%... 6th December 2013 · 1 min read
Global Economics Chart Pack Encouraging start to the fourth quarter Global growth appears to have accelerated in October, as suggested by the rise in business surveys to their highest levels since early 2011. After accelerating in Q3, the US economy seems to have... 7th November 2013 · 1 min read
Global Economics Chart Pack Global recovery on track despite US fiscal impasse There was further evidence over the past month that the world is experiencing a steady recovery, led by stronger growth in many advanced economies. Admittedly, the global business surveys for... 4th October 2013 · 1 min read
Global Economics Chart Pack Recovery gains momentum but capacity still ample The business surveys for August suggest that the global recovery, which accelerated in the second quarter, may have strengthened further in Q3. However, there is still plenty of spare capacity around... 6th September 2013 · 1 min read
Global Economics Chart Pack Fresh signs of recovery in advanced economies The latest business surveys suggest that the recoveries in most advanced economies are gaining momentum and that the euro-zone may be edging its way out of recession. But these positive developments... 2nd August 2013 · 1 min read
Global Economics Chart Pack Recovery still relatively weak European and Japanese activity indicators improved further in June. However, stronger activity in these economies is being offset by a loss of momentum in the US and a significant slowdown in China... 4th July 2013 · 1 min read
Global Economics Chart Pack Some signs of stronger activity in May The past month has brought some slightly better news about the world economy. In particular, there is further evidence that the pace of contraction in the euro-zone has slowed, relative to late last... 6th June 2013 · 1 min read
Global Economics Chart Pack Global recovery falters again Signs that global growth was picking up early this year have faded during the spring. Survey data for April confirm that there has been a slowdown in the US, where the fiscal squeeze is taking a toll... 8th May 2013 · 1 min read
Global Economics Chart Pack Recovery still looking weak Global growth appears to have picked up a bit in the first quarter of the year, but only relative to an exceptionally weak end to 2012. The recovery remains fragile and unbalanced. 4th April 2013 · 1 min read
Global Economics Chart Pack US pulling further ahead The US recovery has gained momentum over the past month, but tentative signs of improvement elsewhere have already faded, as shown most clearly by the latest business surveys. The US looks set to pull... 12th March 2013 · 1 min read
Global Economics Chart Pack Encouraging start to 2013 Business surveys suggest that global growth picked up towards the end of 2012 and in early 2013, although they are still consistent with relatively low growth by historical standards. Meanwhile... 7th February 2013 · 1 min read
