My Macroeconomic column in 13 points (November the 2nd)
13 points this week to follow the macroeconomic momentum. 1 – The Fed is back in the game after its last week meeting (27/28 October). It hasn’t changed the stance…
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Landmarks on Euro area growth in the first quarter
Growth figures in the Euro Area have been pretty good during the first quarter. The trend has dramatically accelerated in Spain, France is out of a long period of very…
Four Graphs on the Euro Area Growth Momentum
Euro Area GDP was almost stable during the second quarter (+0.2% at annual rate) after a slight increase of 0.8% during the first three months of this year. Compared to…
France, Europe…industrial activity dropped in May. No inflation in France
The economic momentum is still weak in the Euro Area. Industrial production data for May dropped in Euro Area largest countries, Germany, France, Italy and Spain, but also in the…
Euro Area – PMI Survey – The momentum is weaker and the horizon more foggy
The manufacturing index of the PMI/Markit survey is losing steam. Its peak was seen at the beginning of this year. This lack of momentum can also be perceived in the…
What kind of dynamics for Europe and for Euro Area countries?
Growth prospects for 2014 are more positive for the Euro zone. GDP should increase by about 1%. After 2 years of low or negative growth, this is a welcome change.…