Economic Calendar

A Glance at the Numbers In the latest report on the US MBA Mortgage Applications, the data released on February 26, 2025, shows an actual change of -1.2% from the previous -6.6%. This marks an 81.818% positive change, even though the overall impact is rated as low. While the news

Overview of the Recent MBA Mortgage Market Index Data On February 26, 2025, the latest data release from the U.S. MBA (Mortgage Bankers Association) Mortgage Market Index revealed a slight decline from the previous measurement. The actual index stands at 212.3, down from the previous value of 214.9. Although the

An Overview of the Recent Decline On February 26, 2025, the U.S. MBA Mortgage Refinance Index was reported at 572.5, a slight drop from its previous level of 593.6. This 3.555% decrease was not completely unexpected, yet the forecast prior to the announcement had offered little in terms of concrete

Introduction The latest data on the U.S. MBA 30-Year Mortgage Rate indicates a decrease from 6.93% to 6.88% as of February 26, 2025. This modest decline of 0.722% carries medium-level impact significance. Although the change may appear minor, it holds considerable implications not only for the United States’ housing market

The United States Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Purchase Index has reported a slight increase, with the actual figure reaching 144.3 compared to the previous 144. While this change represents a 0.208 percent increase and carries a low impact, it is critical to understand its implications on the market dynamics both

Introduction In a development that may have ramifications for markets globally, Germany conducted its 15-Year Bund auction on February 26, 2025, with yields registering a notable decrease. The auction witnessed the yields drop from a previous 2.74% to 2.6%, marking a 5.109% decrease in yield. While the impact is deemed

The latest 6-Month BOT Auction results from Italy have captured the attention of financial markets worldwide. With an actual yield of 2.448%, down from the previous 2.536%, this auction reflects Italy’s evolving economic landscape. The change represents a -3.47% decline, although it carries a low impact rating. What does this

Montenegro’s Tourism Boom: A Closer Look at the Numbers On February 26, 2025, Montenegro reported a staggering 795% year-over-year increase in tourist arrivals, with actual numbers soaring to 17.9 from a mere 2 the previous year. This unanticipated leap, significantly surpassing historical trends, highlights Montenegro’s rapidly growing appeal as a

Producer Price Index Data Reveals Unexpected Decline On February 26, 2025, the Malta National Statistics Office released data on the Producer Price Index (PPI) year-over-year (YoY), revealing a substantial decline of -1.3%. This drop is a significant deviation from both the previous figure of 0.2% and the forecasted figure of

Macao’s Retail Landscape: A Deep Dive into Recent Figures On February 26, 2025, new data from Macao’s economic reports indicated a drop in retail sales, demonstrating a year-over-year (YoY) decline of 10.6%. Though an improvement from the previous month’s drastic 19.1% decrease, these figures fell short of the optimistic 10%

Introduction On February 26, 2025, the Switzerland Economic Sentiment Index (ESI) reported a notable decline to 3.4, a stark decrease from January’s 17.7. This fall came against the forecast of 18.2 and signals potential implications for both Swiss and global financial markets. Despite the low impact rating, this adjustment invites

Overview of the ZEW Expectations Report On February 26, 2025, the Swiss ZEW Expectations Index, an influential economic sentiment indicator, experienced a steep decline. The index recorded an actual value of 3.4, down from the previous month’s 17.7, highlighting a significant change of -80.791%. This abrupt plummet has captured the

Introduction On February 26, 2025, Iceland’s unemployment rate unexpectedly surged to 4.8%, marking a significant increase from a previous 3.8%. Despite the low impact rating, the reported change of 26.316% raises questions about its implications on the Icelandic economy and the broader global market. In this article, we delve into

Macao’s Trade Balance: A Closer Look On February 26, 2025, Macao reported its latest balance of trade figures. The territory’s balance of trade stands at -9.6 billion, showing an improvement from the previous period which recorded -10.1 billion. This marks a meaningful change of 4.95 million in the economic indicator.

On February 26, 2025, Austria’s Bank Austria Manufacturing PMI reported a significant increase to 46.7, surpassing the forecast of 46.5 and climbing from the previous month’s 45.7. This notable improvement marks a 2.188% change and points to potential shifts within Austria’s industrial sector, which could have a substantial impact on

Hong Kong’s GDP growth rate rebounded significantly in the final quarter of 2024, posting a 0.8% increase quarter-over-quarter, according to new government data released today. This marks a substantial turnaround from the previous quarter’s -0.1% contraction and aligns with economists’ forecasts of a 0.8% rise. This sharp change represents a