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Updates as of November 28, 2024
| Country | Indicator | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Forecast | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
United Kingdom
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Car Production YoY (October) | -15.3% | -20.6% | N/A | -9.0% | The sharp decline in car production reflects ongoing challenges in the UK automotive industry, possibly due to supply chain constraints or weak demand, impacting suppliers and related trade credit. |
Australia
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Building Capital Expenditure QoQ (Q3) | 1.1% | -3.8% | N/A | 0.8% | Positive growth in building expenditure signals recovery in the construction sector, improving creditworthiness in related industries. |
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Australia
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Plant Machinery Capital Expenditure QoQ (Q3) | 1.1% | -1.0% | N/A | 0.4% | Growth in machinery expenditure reflects increasing investment confidence, supporting credit stability for equipment suppliers. |
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Australia
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Private Capital Expenditure QoQ (Q3) | 1.1% | -2.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | Recovery in private capital investment is a positive indicator for overall business activity and trade credit conditions. |
Korea
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Interest Rate Decision | 3% | 3.25% | 3.25% | 3.25% | The unexpected rate cut suggests the central bank is prioritizing economic growth, potentially easing borrowing conditions for businesses. |
Turkey
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Balance of Trade Final (October) | $-5.91B | $-5.14B | N/A | $-5.7B | The widening trade deficit reflects challenges in export growth and rising imports, pressuring payment flows for exporters. |
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Turkey
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Economic Confidence Index (November) | 97.1 | 98 | N/A | 98.7 | Declining economic confidence signals potential challenges for business activity and trade credit stability. |
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Turkey
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Exports Final (October) | $23.50B | $22B | $23.6B | $23.6B | The rise in exports is a positive indicator for Turkish manufacturers and exporters, improving trade credit outlooks. |
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Turkey
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Imports Final (October) | $29.41B | $27.12B | N/A | $29.4B | Increasing imports may reflect rising domestic demand, though it could pressure foreign exchange reserves. |
Euro Area
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Loans to Companies YoY (October) | 1.2% | 1.1% | N/A | 1.1% | Rising loans to companies indicate improved credit availability, supporting business operations. |
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Euro Area
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Loans to Households YoY (October) | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% | Increased household lending reflects stable consumer confidence, indirectly benefiting retail and services sectors. |
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Euro Area
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M3 Money Supply YoY (October) | 3.4% | 3.2% | 3.4% | 3.2% | Growth in money supply supports liquidity in the banking system, facilitating credit access for businesses. |
Spain
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Inflation Rate YoY Preliminary (November) | 2.4% | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | Rising inflation could pressure margins for businesses with high input costs, impacting repayment capacity. |
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Spain
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Harmonised Inflation Rate MoM Preliminary (November) | 0% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% | Flat inflation suggests stable cost pressures, benefiting trade credit terms. |
Germany
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Inflation Rate YoY Preliminary (November) | 2.2% | 2% | 2.3% | 2.2% | Rising inflation could increase borrowing costs, impacting liquidity for German businesses. |
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Germany
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Harmonised Inflation Rate YoY Preliminary (November) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.6% | Stable harmonised inflation provides predictability for cross-border trade credit decisions within the EU. |
Italy
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Business Confidence (November) | 86.5 | 85.8 | 85 | 85.5 | Improving business confidence signals a positive outlook for Italian businesses, enhancing credit reliability. |
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Italy
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PPI YoY (October) | -2.8% | -2% | N/A | -3.7% | Declining producer prices improve cost conditions for manufacturers, potentially reducing trade credit risk. |
Japan
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Tokyo Core CPI YoY (November) | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.1% | 2% | Rising core inflation in Tokyo may signal increasing cost pressures for businesses. |
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Japan
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Industrial Production YoY Preliminary (October) | 1.6% | -2.6% | N/A | 1% | Recovery in industrial production reflects improved demand, supporting manufacturing-related trade credit. |
Canada
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Current Account (Q3) | C$-3.2B | C$-4.7B | C$-9.3B | C$-9.0B | A narrowing current account deficit supports economic stability, benefiting trade relationships. |
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