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 report examines the economic landscape of Tunisia and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by exports, private consumption, government…
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, the Philippines’ real GDP growth slowed to 5.2%, but still surpassed the Asia Pacific average, driven by robust domestic consumption. The economy is projected to accelerate in 2024, with a forecast compound annual growth rate of 6.1% over…
In 2023, the Netherlands’ economic growth decelerated, due to subdued private expenditure and a drop in exports. However, the economy was supported by increases in public spending and gross fixed capital formation. Despite the slowdown in economic…
The economic growth in the Czech Republic slowed down in real terms in 2022, due to decelerated private spending amid soaring inflation. Global economic slowdown, elevated inflationary pressures and tightening financial conditions are set to continue…
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, Tanzania's GDP grew by 5.3%, driven by increased private and public spending, and broadened tax collection. GDP per capita remained lower than the regional average however. Tanzania's economy is expected to expand at a CAGR of 6.2% over…
Real GDP growth in Taiwan slowed down to 1.3% in 2023, due to a drop in exports. The country still maintains an important position in the global economy, owing to its position as a leading supplier of machinery and electronic components to major…
In 2023, Switzerland’s GDP growth slowed to 0.7%, dragged down by subdued private investment and public consumption. Following this deceleration in 2023, the Swiss economy is projected to grow by 1.2% in 2024, primarily driven by domestic activity.…
In 2023, Sweden’s economy contracted slightly, with a decline in private spending and housing investment. However, the economy is projected to improve in 2024, with a forecast compound annual growth rate of 1.7% over 2023-2028. Furthermore, inflation…
In 2023, Sri Lanka’s economy contracted by 2.0%, despite an IMF bailout. GDP per capita remained notably lower than the Asia Pacific average, owing to high unemployment. Furthermore, inflation declined due to lower commodity prices and stricter…
In 2023, Spain’s economy demonstrated a degree of resilience, with real GDP growth of 2.5%, outperforming the Western European average, despite the environment of geopolitical instability, high inflation and elevated burrowing costs. However, a…
In 2023, South Korea’s GDP growth slowed to 1.3%, due to decreased export demand and subdued domestic demand, with the country’s economic growth underperforming the Asia Pacific average. Despite a decline in inflation, it remained above the 2% mark,…
In 2023, South Africa’s GDP growth slowed to 0.6% – underperforming compared to the Middle East and Africa’s average of 2.3%. Increased private and public spending, and a rise in gross fixed capital formation supported the economy during 2023;…
The report examines the economic landscape of Slovenia and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by exports, private consumption, government…
The report examines the economic landscape of Slovakia and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by exports, investments. However, global economic…
In 2023, Singapore’s GDP growth slowed to 1.1%, due to a decline in exports and the global economic deceleration, despite a rise in private and public spending. Moreover, Singapore’s fiscal policy in 2023 resulted in a budget surplus, due primarily…
The report examines the economic landscape of Serbia and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by exports, private consumption. However, global…
In 2023, Saudi Arabia's GDP growth slowed to 0.5% due to a downturn in the oil sector and falling global oil prices. However, increased private and public spending, along with a substantial rise in gross fixed capital formation, supported the…