Baker Ing Pulse 10.12.24

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        Updates as of December 9, 2024
    

        
            
                Country
                Indicator
                Actual
                Previous
                Consensus
                Forecast
                Insight
            

                    China

                    Inflation Rate YoY (November)
                    0.2%
                    0.3%
                    0.5%
                    0.5%
                    Persistent low inflation may indicate weak domestic demand, signaling potential delays in payments from Chinese buyers.
                

                    China

                    PPI YoY (November)
                    -2.5%
                    -2.9%
                    -2.8%
                    -3.0%
                    Falling producer prices reflect lower costs for manufacturers, but may also indicate subdued global demand, raising credit risks for exporters reliant on China.
                

                    Indonesia

                    Consumer Confidence (November)
                    125.9
                    121.1
                    NA
                    121
                    Rising consumer confidence suggests improved domestic spending, which could support repayment reliability from Indonesian firms engaged in local markets.
                

                    Japan

                    Eco Watchers Survey Current (November)
                    49.4
                    47.5
                    47.3
                    47.6
                    Improved business sentiment in Japan could boost creditworthiness of trade partners. Still below 50, signaling caution remains necessary.
                

                    Singapore

                    Foreign Exchange Reserves (November)
                    S$505.7B
                    S$507.6B
                    NA
                    S$509.0B
                    Stable reserves indicate resilience, reducing risks of currency volatility impacting trade payment cycles in Singapore.
                

                    Mexico

                    Inflation Rate YoY (November)
                    4.55%
                    4.76%
                    4.59%
                    4.6%
                    Easing inflation could ease cost pressures for Mexican businesses, potentially improving payment reliability for trade-credit professionals.
                

                    Mexico

                    Core Inflation Rate YoY (November)
                    3.58%
                    3.8%
                    3.60%
                    3.6%
                    Lower core inflation suggests stable prices for goods excluding volatile items, improving financial planning for Mexican corporates.
                

                    United States

                    Wholesale Inventories MoM (October)
                    0.2%
                    -0.2%
                    0.2%
                    0.1%
                    Rising inventories signal potential slowing demand, which could increase risks of delayed payments in supply chains.
                

                    United States

                    Consumer Inflation Expectations (November)
                    3%
                    2.9%
                    NA
                    3.0%
                    Stable inflation expectations support predictable credit terms and reduce uncertainties in trade-payment planning.
                

        
    

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Country	Indicator	Actual	Previous	Consensus	Forecast	Insight
China	Inflation Rate YoY (November)	0.2%	0.3%	0.5%	0.5%	Persistent low inflation may indicate weak domestic demand, signaling potential delays in payments from Chinese buyers.
China	PPI YoY (November)	-2.5%	-2.9%	-2.8%	-3.0%	Falling producer prices reflect lower costs for manufacturers, but may also indicate subdued global demand, raising credit risks for exporters reliant on China.
Indonesia	Consumer Confidence (November)	125.9	121.1	NA	121	Rising consumer confidence suggests improved domestic spending, which could support repayment reliability from Indonesian firms engaged in local markets.
Japan	Eco Watchers Survey Current (November)	49.4	47.5	47.3	47.6	Improved business sentiment in Japan could boost creditworthiness of trade partners. Still below 50, signaling caution remains necessary.
Singapore	Foreign Exchange Reserves (November)	S$505.7B	S$507.6B	NA	S$509.0B	Stable reserves indicate resilience, reducing risks of currency volatility impacting trade payment cycles in Singapore.
Mexico	Inflation Rate YoY (November)	4.55%	4.76%	4.59%	4.6%	Easing inflation could ease cost pressures for Mexican businesses, potentially improving payment reliability for trade-credit professionals.
Mexico	Core Inflation Rate YoY (November)	3.58%	3.8%	3.60%	3.6%	Lower core inflation suggests stable prices for goods excluding volatile items, improving financial planning for Mexican corporates.
United States	Wholesale Inventories MoM (October)	0.2%	-0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	Rising inventories signal potential slowing demand, which could increase risks of delayed payments in supply chains.
United States	Consumer Inflation Expectations (November)	3%	2.9%	NA	3.0%	Stable inflation expectations support predictable credit terms and reduce uncertainties in trade-payment planning.