Standardised coverage and timely analysis helping you to understa...
Standardised coverage and timely analysis helping you to understand the economic drivers, including GDP, external trade, consumption and leading indicators such as business and consumer confidence, underpinning consumer markets.
In 2023, Kenya’s economy grew by 4.7%, outperforming the average for the Middle East and Africa, driven by private spending, public consumption and a recovery in tourism. Despite challenges like high public debt and cost of living increases, the…
In 2023, GDP growth in Thailand slowed to 2.5%, as the country suffered from only a slow return in demand from its major export markets. Despite inflation dropping to 1.2%, owing to stringent monetary policies, economic performance remained below the…
In 2023, Myanmar’s real GDP growth slowed to 2.8%, due to the continued civil conflict. The blocking of trade routes is having a dramatic impact on exports of textiles and apparel, while the military government is having little success in attracting…
In 2023, Indonesia’s GDP growth slowed slightly to 5.0%, but still surpassed the Asia Pacific average, driven by increased private and public spending, as well as investment. Despite a projected further slowdown in 2024, the country’s economy is…
In 2023, Hungary’s economy contracted, hindered by sluggish consumption and investment, as well as high inflation. However, an economic recovery is expected in 2024, supported by rising foreign investment, lower commodity prices and improved…