Standardised coverage and timely analysis helping you to understa...
Standardised coverage and timely analysis helping you to understand the economic drivers, including GDP, external trade, consumption and leading indicators such as business and consumer confidence, underpinning consumer markets.
Real GDP growth decelerated in 2023, amid rising inflationary pressures, tighter monetary policy and heightened global uncertainty. Moreover, Bangladesh faces serious economic challenges, such as a fragile financial sector, exchange rate volatility,…
In 2023, Belgium’s economy slowed but still outperformed Western Europe’s average, driven by private and public spending, and a strong services sector. However, projections for 2024 suggest a further deceleration and a widening budget deficit.…
The report examines the economic landscape of Bolivia and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by private consumption. However global economic…
The report examines the economic landscape of Bosnia and Herzegovina and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by private consumption, government…
In 2023, Brazil’s GDP growth decelerated slightly, to 2.9%, but outperformed the Latin American average, driven by robust domestic demand. Furthermore, the country’s inflation rate fell to 4.6%, due to high interest rates and lower commodity prices.…
The report examines the economic landscape of Bulgaria and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade, investments, and government finance. The economy in Bulgaria expanded in real terms in 2022, driven by private consumption…
The report examines the economic landscape of Cambodia and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by exports, private consumption, government…
The report examines the economic landscape of Cameroon and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by exports, private consumption, investments.…
In 2023, Canada witnessed sluggish economic growth, hampered by weak investment and exports, tighter monetary policy and increasing household debt. Economic growth is projected to decelerate further in 2024, influenced by elevated interest rates,…
In 2023, Chile’s economy contracted by 0.3%, due to sluggish private spending, gross fixed capital formation (GFCF) and exports, despite a rise in public consumption. However, projections for 2024 are for GDP growth of 1.7%, driven by robust exports,…
In 2023, China’s GDP grew by 5.2%, outpacing the Asia Pacific average, driven by private spending and gross fixed capital formation. However, a slowdown to 4.5% is expected in 2024, due to factors such as a downturn in the real estate market and…
Colombia’s GDP growth slowed to 1.3% in real terms in 2023, due to a decline in investment and exports, although private and public spending increased. Colombia’s trade sector experienced a downturn during the year, with both exports and imports…
The report examines the economic landscape of Costa Rica and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by exports, private consumption, government…
In 2023, Côte d’Ivoire’s GDP growth slowed to 5.1%, but it outperformed the Middle East and Africa’s average of 2.4%. The economy was boosted by increases in private spending, public consumption and exports, despite a challenging global economic…
The report examines the economic landscape of Croatia and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by private consumption, government spending,…
In 2023, Denmark's real GDP growth slowed to 1.4%, yet outperformed the Western European average. Despite a rise in private spending and exports, the economy was hindered by sluggish public consumption and increased interest rates. Over the forecast…
The report examines economic landscape of Dominican Republic and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade, investments and government finance. The economy in Dominican Republic expanded in real terms in 2022, driven by…
Ecuador’s GDP grew by 1.5% in real terms in 2023. Among positive developments, private and public spending increased, supporting economic activity in the country. However, the economy was hindered by sluggish gross fixed capital formation and…
Egypt's economy grew in 2022, driven by increased exports, growth in manufacturing and construction, as well as strong Suez Canal activity. Nevertheless, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has induced uncertainty over tourist arrivals, while weakening…
The report examines the economic landscape of El Salvador and provides information on major monetary indicators, foreign trade and government finance. The economy expanded in real terms in 2023, driven by private consumption, government spending.…