US: Employment News Favourable
Following October’s Federal government shutdown, statistics measuring its impact have so far been few. No wonder, then, that the October labour market report received so much scrutiny. Non-farm payrolls soared […]
Tag Archives: Economic Growth Forecast
US: GDP Forecasts Rise on Back of Q2 Upgrade
A small uptick in the 2013 and 2014 GDP outlook has accompanied the second release of the Q2 national accounts. The report showed an upside revision to the initial GDP […]
Hong Kong: Government Unveils Stimulus Budget
At the end of last month the Hong Kong government unveiled its budget plans for the fiscal year 2013/2014, with the financial secretary, John Tsang, outlining a package of stimulus […]
Fears of a Prolonged Period of Stagnation
In the wake of Italian GDP plunging by 0.9% (q-o-q) in Q4 2012, last month’s parliamentary elections ended in stalemate. Opposing parties must now seek to form a coalition government […]
GDP Growth Forecasts Downgraded Again!
Confidence in Central and Eastern Europe continues to be constrained by euro zone uncertainties and a lack of obvious growth channels and policy solutions. The downtrend in GDP expectations has […]
