Economics
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Italy’s Composite PMI Slips in December
The HCOB Italy Composite PMI fell to 50.3 in December 2025, down sharply from November’s two-and-a-half-year high of 53.8, signaling…
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UK Services Sector PMI Revised Down
The S&P Global UK Services PMI was revised lower to 51.4 in December 2025 from a flash estimate of 52.1,…
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UK New Car Sales Rebound in December
New car sales in the UK increased by 3.9% year on year to 146,249 units in December 2025, rebounding from…
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Economic Calendar – PMI Data Reports in Focus
Today’s macroeconomic calendar is relatively light. The main publications will be PMI reports from European countries, followed later by PMI…
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France Inflation Rate Unexpectedly Slows
France’s annual inflation rate fell to 0.8% in December 2025, its lowest level in seven months, down from 0.9% in…
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South Africa PMI Shows Sharpest Drop in 11 Months
The S&P Global South Africa PMI fell to 47.7 in December 2025 from 49.0 in November, marking the fastest contraction…
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Bahrain Q3 GDP Posts Strongest Growth in Nearly Two Years
Bahrain’s economy expanded by 4.0% year-on-year in Q3 2025, accelerating from a 2.5% growth in the previous quarter, preliminary data…
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India Services PMI Revised Down to 11-Month Low
The HSBC India Services PMI was revised lower to 58.0 in December 2025 from a preliminary estimate of 59.1 and…
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Japan 10-Year Yield Holds at Near 27-Year High
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield held above 2.1%, hovering near its highest level since February 1999, after a solid 10-year…
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UAE Non-Oil Sector Growth Remains Robust
The S&P Global UAE PMI eased slightly to 54.2 in December 2025 from November’s nine-month high of 54.8, but continued…
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