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Argentina: Consumer sentiment ticks up in March

March 29, 2024 The Universidad Torcuato di Tella (UTDT) consumer confidence index rose to 36.7 in March from 36.0 in February.

South Korea: Korean manufacturers see business conditions slightly deteriorating in April

March 29, 2024 Business conditions in the manufacturing sector are expected to ease to 73.0 in April from March’s 75.0, according to a survey of manufacturers conducted in March by the statistical office.

Hourly labour costs ranged from €9 to €54 in EU

March 28, 2024 In 2023, the average hourly labour costs in the whole economy were estimated to be €31.8 in the EU and €35.6 in the euro area, up compared with €30.2 and €34.0, respectively, in 2022.

EU registered trade in goods surplus of €38 billion in 2023

March 28, 2024 In 2023, the EU trade in goods balance registered a surplus of €38 billion.

Spain's GDP grows by 2.5 pct in 2023

March 27, 2024 Spain\'s gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 2.5 percent in 2023, after an increase of 0.6 percent in the fourth quarter, the National Institute of Statistics (INE) said on Tuesday.

Vietnam's GDP to grow 6.1 pct in Q1

March 27, 2024 Vietnam\'s Q1 gross domestic product (GDP) growth will moderate to a still-strong 6.1 percent year-on-year from 6.7 percent in Q4 last year, according to the latest forecast made by the Standard Chartered Bank.

Albania's FDI inflow hits record high in 2023 despite slower growth

March 27, 2024 Albania experienced a notable surge in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2023, reaching a record 1.49 billion euros (approximately 1.62 billion U.S. dollars), the central bank said.

Hungary's Economy Minister puts 2024 GDP growth at 2-3%

March 27, 2024 National Economy Minister Márton Nagy said the government expected GDP growth to reach 2-3% this year, presenting a strategy to boost the country\'s competitiveness on Monday, according to a report by state news wire MTI.

Key regions for inland waterway freight transport in EU in 2022

March 26, 2024 In 2022, 965 million tonnes of freight were handled, i.e. loaded and unloaded, in the EU by inland waterways.

Sentiment in German export industry markedly brighter

March 26, 2024 The ifo Export Expectations rose to -1.4 points in March, up from -7.0 points in February.

Brazil: Federal collection grows 12.3% and is highest for February in 30 years

March 22, 2024 In February 2024, the Federal Government\'s revenue reached R$ 186,522 billion, a real increase (discounted for inflation) of 12.27% compared to the same month last year.

New Zealand economy slips into recession

March 21, 2024 New Zealand\'s economy had the second consecutive quarter of contraction in the fourth quarter of 2023, which met the technical definition of a recession.