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Updates as of December 1, 2024
| Country | Indicator | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Forecast | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
South Korea
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Exports YoY (November) | 1.4% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 3.0% | The slowdown in export growth highlights weaker global demand, potentially straining the trade credit of export-reliant industries. |
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South Korea
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Balance of Trade (November) | $5.61B | $3.15B | $5.15B | $5.0B | A widening trade surplus suggests improving export conditions relative to imports, easing trade credit risks for South Korean exporters. |
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South Korea
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Imports YoY (November) | -2.4% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% | Declining imports indicate weaker domestic demand, which may affect credit risk for businesses reliant on imported goods. |
Australia
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Judo Bank Manufacturing PMI Final (November) | 49.4 | 47.3 | N/A | 49.4 | The PMI below 50 reflects contraction in manufacturing, though the improvement from the previous period suggests the sector is stabilizing. This may alleviate trade credit risks for suppliers. |
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Australia
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CoreLogic Dwelling Prices MoM (November) | 0.1% | 0.3% | N/A | 0.2% | Slower growth in dwelling prices suggests cooling housing demand, potentially impacting credit conditions for construction and real estate businesses. |
Japan
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Capital Spending YoY (Q3) | 8.1% | 7.4% | 7.1% | 6.0% | Robust growth in capital spending signals business confidence and investment, supporting improved trade credit reliability for Japanese businesses. |
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