December News

Japan Achieves a ¥62.3 Billion Trade Surplus in December Amidst Export and Import Declines

Japan reported a ¥62.3 billion trade surplus in December, a decrease from November's ¥97.9 billion. Exports and imports both saw slight declines, with exports dropping by 0.9% and ...

Japan Records a Significant Trade Surplus of ¥62.3 Billion in December

Japan's Finance Ministry reported a December trade surplus of ¥62.3 billion, a decrease from November's ¥97.9 billion. Exports and imports saw minor declines, highlighting cautious...

December Sees a 0.7% Surge in US Personal Spending Amid Rising Inflation

US personal spending increased by 0.7% in December, with personal income also rising by 0.4%. Inflation, as measured by the PCE price index, grew by 0.3% month-on-month, with core ...

Japan's Industrial Output Sees a Slight Increase in December Despite Annual Decline

Japan's industrial production index saw a 0.3% increase in December, reaching 102.1, despite a 1.1% decline compared to the previous year. Shipments increased monthly but decreased...

Japan's December Retail Sales Dip by 0.7%, Yet Annual Figures Show Promising Growth

Japan's retail trade saw a 0.7% decrease in December, but annual figures show a 3.7% increase in sales value, with wholesale industry sales also growing by 3.5% year-on-year.

Japan's Unemployment Rate Drops to 2.4% in December, Beating Expectations

Japan's unemployment rate fell to 2.4% in December, outperforming expectations and showing a slight improvement from the previous month. The job-to-applicant ratio remained steady ...

Japan's Industrial Output Sees Slight Increase in December, Despite Annual Decline

Japan's industrial production index increased by 0.3% in December, reaching 102.1, despite a 1.1% decline from the previous year. Shipments rose slightly month-on-month but fell ye...

Japan's Industrial Production Sees a Slight Uplift in December Amid Annual Decline

Japan's industrial production index rose by 0.3% in December, reaching 102.1, despite a 1.1% annual decline. The shipments index increased by 0.5% month-on-month, while the invento...

Japan's Industrial Output Sees a Slight Uplift in December, Despite Annual Decline

Japan's industrial production saw a modest 0.3% increase in December, reaching an index of 102.1, despite a 1.1% decline compared to the previous year. Shipments increased slightly...

Japan's Unemployment Rate Drops to 2.4% in December, Surpassing Expectations

Japan's unemployment rate unexpectedly dropped to 2.4% in December, showing a slight improvement from the previous month. The job market remains stable with a consistent job-to-app...

December Sees a 2.2% Surge in US Existing Home Sales, Marking the Highest Since June 2021

US existing home sales rose by 2.2% in December, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.38 million, the highest since June 2021, indicating a strong recovery in the housin...

UK Factory Prices Edge Up: A Slight Rise in December Signals Economic Shifts

The UK's factory gate prices saw a slight increase of 0.1% in December, marking a shift from the previous month's decline. The coke and refined petroleum products sector was the la...

UK Inflation Dips Slightly to 2.5% in December, Defying Analyst Predictions

The UK's annual inflation rate slightly decreased to 2.5% in December, down from 2.6% in November, and below analysts' expectations. This development, reported by the UK Office for...

December Sees a Surge in Wholesale Inflation to 2.4%, Driven by Manufactured and Non-Food Items

In December, wholesale inflation in India surged to 2.4%, driven by higher prices of manufactured goods and non-food items. Despite a slight ease in food inflation, vegetable price...

December Sees a Slight Dip in Japan's Consumer Confidence: What's Behind the Trend?

In December, Japan experienced a slight decrease in consumer confidence, raising questions about the factors affecting consumer sentiment and its implications for the economy. Anal...

Eurozone Inflation Climbs to 2.4% in December: What's Driving the Surge?

The Eurozone's inflation rate is expected to rise to 2.4% in December, driven primarily by services. This article explores the factors behind this increase and provides insights in...

Eurozone Inflation Climbs to 2.4% in December: A Comprehensive Analysis

The Eurozone's inflation rate rose to 2.4% in December, driven by services, food, alcohol, tobacco, and non-energy industrial goods. This article provides an in-depth analysis of t...

Turkey Sees a Slight Dip in Annual Inflation Rate, Dropping to 44.38% in December

Turkey's annual inflation rate decreased to 44.38% in December from 47.09% in November. Education and housing prices saw the highest increases, while transportation and clothing ex...

Germany's Unemployment Rate Climbs to 6% in December, Marking a Slight Increase

Germany's unemployment rate increased to 6% in December, with 2,807,000 people unemployed, marking a rise from the previous month and year. Underemployment also saw an increase, hi...

December Sees a Significant Drop in Spain's Unemployment Rates by 0.98%

Spain's unemployment rate decreased by 0.98% in December, with 25,300 fewer people unemployed, bringing the total to 2,560,718. This improvement indicates a positive trend in the l...

December Sees Eurozone Manufacturing Hit a Three-Month Low: What's Next?

The Eurozone Manufacturing PMI dropped to 45.1 in December, marking a three-month low and signaling worsening conditions in the manufacturing sector, as reported by S&P Global ...

China's Manufacturing Sector Shows Slower Growth in December as PMI Dips to 50.5

China's manufacturing sector experienced a slower growth in December, as indicated by the PMI dropping to 50.5. Despite a third month of improvement, external demand weakened, and ...

December Sees Slower Decline in Japan's Manufacturing Sector Activity

Japan's manufacturing sector saw a slower pace of decline in December, with the PMI index at 49.6, slightly up from November's 49.0. S&P Global reports a near-stabilization, wi...

December Sees a Decline in Eurozone Consumer Confidence: What's Behind the Dip?

The European Commission reports a decline in the Eurozone's consumer confidence index for December, dropping to negative 14.5 points from the previous month's negative 13.7.

December Sees No Change in US Consumer Confidence: What's Behind the Stagnation?

US consumer confidence remains unchanged in December, despite economic growth indicators. Economists are seeking reasons behind this unexpected stagnation.

December Sees No Change in US Home Builder Confidence Amidst Economic Challenges

US home builder confidence in newly-built single-family homes remained unchanged in December, according to the NAHB/Wells Fargo HMI. The index stood at 46, with various sub-indices...

German Economic Sentiment Shows Promising Improvement in December, ZEW Reports

The ZEW reports an 8.3-point increase in Germany's economic sentiment indicator for December, reaching 15.7, while the current situation indicator declined to -93.1 points.

December Sees Further Decline in German Business Climate, Ifo Report Reveals

The German business climate deteriorated further in December, with the Ifo Business Climate Index dropping to 84.7, below analysts' expectations. Meanwhile, the Current Assessment ...

December Sees Promising Uptick in Eurozone Private Sector Activity

The Eurozone's PMI Composite Output Index is expected to rise to 49.5 in December, up from 48.3 in November, indicating improved private sector activity and a two-month high.

Australian Private Sector Activity Shows Slight Decline in December

Australia's private sector business activity saw a slight decline in December, with key indicators lower than the previous month, according to S&P Global's preliminary report.

December Sees Uplift in British Consumer Confidence: GfK Report

GfK report reveals a positive shift in British consumer sentiment during December, potentially signaling a boost in consumer spending and economic activity.