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Updates as of November 27, 2024
| Country | Indicator | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Forecast | Implications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Singapore
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Industrial Production MoM (OCT) | 0.1% | -1.5% (Revised) | -0.8% | -0.6% | The marginal recovery in industrial production suggests stabilising manufacturing activity, improving trade credit reliability for suppliers in Singapore. |
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Singapore
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Industrial Production YoY (OCT) | 1.2% | 9.0% (Revised) | 1.5% | 1.7% | Slower annual growth in industrial output reflects subdued demand but indicates a manageable trade credit risk environment. |
South Africa
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Leading Business Cycle Indicator MoM (SEP) | 0.9% | -0.7% | N/A | 1.5% | Positive movement in the leading business indicator suggests improving economic activity, potentially supporting trade creditworthiness in South Africa. |
Brazil
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IPCA Mid-Month CPI MoM (NOV) | 0.62% | 0.54% | 0.48% | 0.48% | Rising inflation could strain business cash flows, increasing trade credit risks. |
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Brazil
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IPCA Mid-Month CPI YoY (NOV) | 4.77% | 4.47% | 4.62% | 4.49% | Higher-than-expected inflation may elevate credit risks for Brazilian trade partners, particularly those reliant on domestic demand. |
United States
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New Home Sales (OCT) | 0.61M | 0.738M | 0.73M | 0.71M | A sharp drop in new home sales reflects softening demand, which may affect industries tied to construction and housing supply chains. |
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United States
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New Home Sales MoM (OCT) | -17.3% | 4.1% | N/A | -3.6% | The steep monthly decline indicates cooling in the housing market, potentially impacting credit conditions for construction-related businesses. |
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United States
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Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index (NOV) | -14 | -14 | -10 | -8 | Persistent weakness in manufacturing highlights ongoing economic pressures, raising caution for trade credit managers in the U.S. |
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United States
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Richmond Fed Manufacturing Shipments Index (NOV) | -12 | -8 | N/A | N/A | Declining shipments may lead to delays in payments from U.S. manufacturers. |
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United States
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CB Consumer Confidence (NOV) | 111.7 | 109.6 (Revised) | 111.3 | 110.0 | Higher consumer confidence supports retail demand, which can positively influence cash flows and credit stability. |
Argentina
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Retail Sales YoY (SEP) | 161% | 210.5% (Revised) | N/A | 190.0% | While retail sales growth remains high, the decline signals softening consumer activity, potentially increasing risks in trade credit transactions. |
Australia
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Monthly CPI Indicator (OCT) | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 2.3% | Lower-than-expected inflation reflects stable cost pressures, supporting better payment reliability from Australian businesses. |
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Australia
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Construction Work Done QoQ (Q3) | 1.6% | 1.1% (Revised) | 0.3% | 0.4% | Growth in construction activity may enhance credit conditions for suppliers linked to the sector. |
China
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Industrial Profits YTD YoY (OCT) | -4.3% | -3.5% | N/A | -3.6% | Declining industrial profits indicate ongoing financial pressures for Chinese manufacturers, increasing trade credit risks. |
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