Economic Calendar

U.S. New Home Sales Exceed Expectations In a surprising start to the year, the United States has reported a significant increase in new home sales for the month of January 2025. The actual figure of 0.698 million surpasses both the previous month’s 0.674 million and the forecast of 0.67 million,

On January 27, 2025, the United States reported a significant decline in month-over-month new home sales, dropping from a previous high rate of 9.6% to 3.6%, far below the forecasted -3.5%. This considerable 62.5% decrease from the past month sends waves of concern and speculation through financial markets both domestically

France’s 12-Month BTF Auction: Slight Drop with Global Implications The latest data from France’s 12-Month BTF (Bon du Trésor à Taux Fixe et à Intérêts Prépomptés) auction reveals a minor dip in yield, landing at 2.407% compared to the previous rate of 2.408%. Despite a forecast absence, this negligible change

3-Month BTF Auction Overview On January 27, 2025, at 14:00 CET, France carried out its 3-Month BTF Auction. The auction yielded an actual rate of 2.608%, marking a decline from the previous rate of 2.633% with a negligible forecast impact. The auction witnessed a change of -0.949% indicating a period

On January 27, 2025, Belgium’s Business Confidence Index was released, indicating a slight improvement in sentiment among Belgian businesses. The index, which currently stands at -13.6, has shown a modest rise from the previous figure of -13.8, although it fell short of meeting the forecast of -10.3. Despite the low

Overview of the Recent 6-Month BTF Auction The latest 6-Month BTF (Bons du Trésor à taux fixe et à intérêts précomptés) auction in France, conducted on January 27, 2025, revealed a slight decrease in yields. The actual yield was reported at 2.508%, compared to the previous yield of 2.532%. This

Mozambique’s central bank has announced a reduction in its benchmark interest rate from 12.75% to 12.25%, a shift aimed at stimulating economic growth within its borders. In an era marked by global economic uncertainty, this adjustment promises not only to fuel growth domestically but also to capture the attention of

Introduction The latest Chicago Fed National Activity Index (CFNAI) report, released on January 27, 2025, reveals a notable uptick in the US economic activity, with the index moving from a slightly negative position to a positive 0.15. This exceeds both the previous reading of -0.01 and the forecasted 0.1, indicating

Steady Interest Rate Reflects Stability in Ghana’s Economic Outlook Accra, Ghana – In a recent decision by the Bank of Ghana, the country’s interest rate has been maintained at 27%. This move comes as no surprise, aligning with both the previous rate and market forecasts. With a low impact designation,

On January 27, 2025, Canada’s wholesale sales data for December revealed a modest increase of 0.1% month-over-month (MoM), surprising analysts who had forecasted a stronger rebound of 0.5%. Despite the lower-than-expected increase, the figure represents a significant improvement from the previous month’s contraction of -0.2%, marking a notable 150% positive

The latest data on U.S. building permits suggests a minor decrease, standing at 1.483 million in January, slightly down from December’s 1.493 million. While this indicates a minimal contraction, the impact remains low, aligning with forecasts. This stability presents opportunities and challenges for the U.S. and the global market, with

US Building Permits Show Decline, but Impact Expected to Be Limited The latest data from the United States reveals a notable decline in building permits, registering a -0.7% change for the month-over-month metric. This downturn follows a robust previous performance of 5.2%, though it aligns with market forecasts. Despite the

Overview of Kuwait’s Private Bank Lending YoY As of January 27, 2025, Kuwait’s Private Bank Lending Year-on-Year (YoY) has increased to 4.65%. This figure not only surpasses the previous rate of 4.07% but also slightly exceeds the forecast of 4.6%, marking a 14.251% change. Despite the low impact rating, this

On January 27, 2025, Kuwait’s M2 Money Supply Year-over-Year (YoY) growth exhibited a modest increase to 4.26%, slightly above the previous figure of 4.24%. Although the impact of this change is categorized as low, it holds significant implications for both the Kuwaiti economy and its global interactions. Understanding Kuwait’s M2

Overview of Recent US Building Permit Data The United States has recently released data on building permits for January 2025, reporting an actual number of 1.482 million permits issued. This is a marginal decrease from the previous month’s figure of 1.493 million and slightly below the forecasted 1.483 million permits.

In January 2025, the United States reported a significant decline in building permits, with a monthly change of -0.7% amid projections predicting a similar fall. This marks a stark contrast to the previous increase of 5.2%, showcasing a steep decline of over 113%. Despite the figured downturn, analysts regard the