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, 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…