Economic Calendar

Mexico Reports Unexpected Surge in Balance of Trade On January 27, 2025, Mexico delivered a surprising report announcing a substantial turnaround in its balance of trade. The nation recorded a trade surplus of $2.567 billion, a marked increase from the previous deficit of $133 million. Analysts had forecasted a surplus

Stable Interest Rates in Ghana: What It Means for Local and Global Economies Accra, Ghana — On January 27, 2025, the Bank of Ghana announced its decision to maintain the interest rate at 27%, aligning with market expectations. This marks a continuation of the prevailing rate, with no change from

Introduction On January 27, 2025, Brazil reported a month-on-month (MoM) increase in bank lending of 1.4%, meeting the forecasted growth and marking a significant 40% rise from the previous 1% growth. While the impact is considered low given the stability involved, this steady rise reflects meaningful trends in Brazil’s economic

Summary of Latest Trade Balance Data In a recent update from Luxembourg, the country’s balance of trade slipped slightly further into deficit territory. The actual figure stood at -0.74 billion, compared to a previous deficit of -0.71 billion and a forecast of -0.84 billion. Although the impact of this change

Overview of Israel’s Manufacturing PMI Data The latest Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data from Israel has revealed a concerning drop, with the index declining to 46.6. This marks a decrease from the previous month’s figure of 48.4 and falls short of the forecasted 49.2. The lower-than-expected PMI suggests that

Interest Rate Overview On January 27, 2025, the State Bank of Pakistan decided to adjust its benchmark interest rate to 12%, down from the previous rate of 13%. While this move was anticipated by market analysts, it reflects a modest attempt to stimulate economic growth in the country amid global

On January 27, 2025, France reported a significant decrease in unemployment benefit claims, revealing an actual figure of 21.8K compared to the previous 43.5K. While this underperformed against the forecasted 10K claims, the noticeable decline emphasizes a positive shift in France’s labor market, which inevitably sends ripples across global economic

On January 27, 2025, France’s jobseeker statistics revealed a subtle increase, with the total number reaching 2,957, compared to the previous figure of 2,935. This uptick, while higher than the forecasted 2,875, has been categorized with a low impact. The change of 0.75 thousand jobseekers represents a minimal shift in

Consumer Confidence Takes a Hit On January 27, 2025, Brazil’s FGV Consumer Confidence index was reported at 86.2, a significant drop from the previous figure of 91.3 and below the anticipated forecast of 91.4. This unexpected decline indicates a wavering outlook among Brazilian consumers about the economic climate, potentially impacting

European Market Reactions – A Steady Decline in EU Bond Yields The European Union’s bond auction held on January 27, 2025, at 10:45 AM, resulted in a yield of 2.627%, showing a decrease from the previous value of 2.71%. Although the impact is deemed low, this marks a 3.063% change,

Understanding the Auction Results On January 27, 2025, the European Union’s 10-Year Bond Auction yielded an interest rate of 2.982%, a notable increase from the previous rate of 2.821%. While economic forecasters did not outline specific expectations, the actual rise marks a 5.707% change. Despite its low impact designation, this

Pakistan’s Interest Rate Decision and Its Impact The State Bank of Pakistan has announced its latest decision on interest rates, marking a reduction from 13% to 12%. This decision, made at 10:45 AM PKT on January 27, 2025, aligns with market forecasts and reflects a strategic move to stimulate economic

Overview of Inflation Report On January 27, 2025, Bosnia and Herzegovina released its year-over-year inflation data, showing a significant rise to 2.2% from the previous 1.5%. This figure slightly surpasses the forecasted 2%, marking a 46.667% change. Despite the increase, the overall market impact is considered low, yet it demands

Steady Course: Evaluation of the Inflation Rate On January 27, 2025, Bosnia and Herzegovina reported its Monthly Inflation Rate, maintaining stability with an actual rate of 0.4%, consistent with the previous period and against a forecast of zero growth. This indicates a low impact change of 0%, positioning the country’s

Analyzing the Latest PPI Data in Bosnia and Herzegovina The Producer Price Index (PPI) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, released on January 27, 2025, indicates a year-over-year increase of 3.8%, slightly above the forecast of 3.6% but down from the previous report of 3.9%. This marks a modest change of -2.564%

Overview of Recent Data Recent figures from Bosnia and Herzegovina’s industrial sector paint a concerning picture for the national economy. The latest report shows a year-on-year decrease in industrial production by 2.3%, a stark contrast to the previous year’s 2.3% growth. Analysts had forecasted a growth of 3.7%, but the