Economy : Page 28

New Zealand GDP up 0.9 pct quarterly

September 21, 2023 New Zealand\'s gross domestic product (GDP) rose 0.9 percent in the June 2023 quarter, following a flat March quarter, according to the statistics department Stats NZ.

Malaysia's tourism contributes 14 pct to GDP in 2022

September 21, 2023 Malaysia\'s gross value added tourism industries recorded 251.5 billion ringgit (53.67 billion U.S. dollars) in 2022, contributing 14 percent to its gross domestic product (GDP) of the year, official data showed on Wednesday.

Japan books trade deficit of 6.3 bln USD in August

September 21, 2023 Japan booked a trade deficit in August amid drops in both exports and imports, the government said in a report.

Austria's inflation rebounds to 7.4 pct in August

September 20, 2023 Austria\'s annual inflation rate rebounded to 7.4 percent in August from 7 percent in July due to high energy prices, Statistics Austria said.

Irish central bank sounds warning around government spending

September 20, 2023 A central bank official has issued warnings around government spending in the upcoming Irish budget.

Ukraine's gross foreign debt grows to 92.7% of GDP in H1

September 20, 2023 Ukraine\'s gross external debt grew by $8.8 billion in the second quarter of 2023 to $148.6 billion at the end of June, Ukrainian media reported, citing the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU).

Bulgaria posts EUR 264.7m trade deficit for July 2023

September 20, 2023 Bulgaria\'s balance of payments on goods recorded a deficit of EUR 264.7 million in July 2023, compared with a deficit of EUR 329 million in July 2022, the Bulgarian National Bank said in a press release on Tuesday.

U.S. unemployment rates higher in August in 10 states

September 20, 2023 Unemployment rates were higher in August in 10 states, lower in 2 states, and stable in 38 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Tennessee August revenues $39.4 million less than budgeted estimate

September 20, 2023 Tennessee Finance and Administration Commissioner Jim Bryson reported that August revenues were less than the budgeted estimates for the first month of the state’s fiscal year, as growth rates continue a return to normalcy.

Montana reaches 22nd consecutive month of unemployment below 3%

September 20, 2023 Governor Greg Gianforte announced Montana’s unemployment rate in August was below 3% for the 22nd consecutive month, bucking national trends as the country’s unemployment rate rose to 3.8% in August.

Virginia Governor announces August economic indicators signal continued labor market strength

September 20, 2023 Governor Glenn Youngkin announced an increase of just over 7,300 more employed Virginians in August, bringing the total to 226,954 more Virginians employed since January 2022.

India merchandise exports decrease in August

September 20, 2023 Merchandise exports declined 6.8% annually in August, following July’s 16.0% plummet.