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.
The US economy experienced robust growth in 2023, driven by increased private and public spending. However, economic growth is predicted to slow in 2024, due to tight monetary and fiscal policies. The federal funds rate is predicted to remain…
In 2023, the UK’s GDP growth slowed considerably, to 0.1%, with the last two quarters of 2023 seeing a contraction in GDP. Despite receding inflationary pressures, inflation remains above the Bank of England’s target, while households are pressured…
In 2023, real GDP growth in Norway slowed to 1.2%, due to a drop in household consumption, but it continued to outperform the Western European average, thanks to strong per capita expenditure. Despite declining imports and exports, due to global…
In 2023, Morocco’s economy showed a degree of resilience, with GDP growth of 2.4%, surpassing the regional average, driven by private spending, a recovery in the tourism sector and a slight increase in exports. However, slow public consumption and…
Despite an economic slowdown in 2023, Mexico’s economy outperformed the Latin American average, supported by relatively strong domestic demand and ongoing nearshoring investments. However, a further deceleration is anticipated in 2024, owing to a…