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Updates as of November 29, 2024
| Country | Indicator | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Forecast | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Australia
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Housing Credit MoM (October) | 0.5% | 0.5% | N/A | 0.4% | Stable housing credit growth supports steady liquidity in construction and real estate sectors. |
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Australia
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Private Sector Credit MoM (October) | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | Rising private sector credit indicates increased borrowing appetite, a positive sign for business investment. |
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Australia
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Private Sector Credit YoY (October) | 6.1% | 5.8% | N/A | 5.5% | Strong year-on-year credit growth reflects robust economic activity and confidence in credit markets. |
Singapore
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Bank Lending (October) | S$813.1B | S$808.8B | N/A | S$810.0B | Higher bank lending demonstrates improved liquidity, aiding businesses in financing trade and operations. |
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Singapore
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Export Prices YoY (October) | -8.6% | -9.3% | N/A | -10.0% | Falling export prices indicate lower margins for exporters, potentially increasing repayment risks. |
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Singapore
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Import Prices YoY (October) | -6.8% | -7.8% | N/A | -8.1% | Declining import prices may reduce input costs, improving profitability for import-reliant businesses. |
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Singapore
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PPI YoY (October) | -5.3% | -7.1% | N/A | -6.5% | Producer price deflation eases cost pressures for manufacturers, potentially aiding payment timelines. |
Japan
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Consumer Confidence (November) | 36.4 | 36.2 | 36.4 | 36.6 | Marginal improvement in consumer confidence suggests stability in domestic demand. |
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Japan
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Housing Starts YoY (October) | -2.9% | -0.6% | -2% | -1.8% | Decline in housing starts may signal weaker demand in construction, impacting supplier credit. |
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Japan
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Construction Orders YoY (October) | 44.6% | -21.3% | N/A | 5.0% | A surge in construction orders reflects recovery, creating opportunities for credit expansion in the sector. |
South Africa
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M3 Money Supply YoY (October) | 7.79% | 7.25% | N/A | N/A | Growth in money supply suggests improved liquidity conditions, supporting economic activity. |
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South Africa
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Private Sector Credit YoY (October) | 4.26% | 4.63% | N/A | 4.5% | Slowing private sector credit growth may indicate tightening liquidity for businesses. |
Germany
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Retail Sales MoM (October) | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.3% | -0.1% | Weak retail sales signal slowing consumer demand, straining credit repayment for retail businesses. |
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Germany
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Retail Sales YoY (October) | 1% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 3% | Declining annual retail growth reflects reduced spending capacity, impacting creditworthiness. |
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Germany
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Import Prices MoM (October) | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.1% | 0.2% | Rising import prices could pressure margins for companies dependent on imported goods. |
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Germany
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Import Prices YoY (October) | -0.8% | -1.3% | -1.2% | -1% | Modest import price deflation helps businesses manage costs, improving profitability. |
Turkey
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GDP Growth Rate QoQ (Q3) | -0.2% | -0.2% | N/A | -0.2% | Stagnant quarterly growth reflects economic challenges, increasing credit risk for businesses. |
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Turkey
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GDP Growth Rate YoY (Q3) | 2.1% | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.5% | Slower annual growth suggests constrained economic momentum, impacting trade credit reliability. |
France
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Inflation Rate YoY Preliminary (November) | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 1.5% | Modest inflation benefits businesses by keeping cost pressures low and supporting credit stability. |
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France
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PPI YoY (October) | -5.7% | -6.9% | N/A | -6.8% | Deflationary trends in producer prices may improve profit margins for manufacturers. |
India
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GDP Growth Rate YoY (Q3) | 5.4% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 7.5% | Slowing growth reflects potential repayment challenges for businesses reliant on strong economic expansion. |
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India
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Infrastructure Output YoY (October) | 3.1% | 2% | N/A | 2.1% | Growth in infrastructure output supports opportunities in construction-related credit. |
Euro Area
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Inflation Rate YoY Flash (November) | 2.3% | 2% | 2.3% | 2.3% | Stable inflation ensures predictable borrowing costs for businesses. |
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Euro Area
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Core Inflation YoY Flash (November) | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.8% | 2.8% | Persistent core inflation could pressure operating costs, challenging credit repayment. |
United Kingdom
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BoE Consumer Credit (October) | £1.098B | £1.221B | £1.30B | £1.28B | Decline in consumer credit suggests cautious borrowing, affecting retail credit markets. |
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United Kingdom
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Mortgage Approvals (October) | 68.303K | 65.65K | 64.5K | 65.0K | Higher mortgage approvals signal recovery in housing markets, boosting construction credit. |
Canada
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GDP Growth Rate Annualized (Q3) | 1% | 2.2% | 1% | 1.4% | Slower economic growth reflects cooling demand, potentially impacting corporate debt repayment. |
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Canada
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GDP MoM (September) | 0.1% | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | Marginal GDP growth highlights subdued economic activity, impacting short-term credit demand. |
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