A private gauge of China’s manufacturing activity showed Chinese factories continued to expand production in October, albeit at a slower pace, signaling weaker growth momentum heading into the…
Read more China Manufacturing Gauge Signals Weaker Growth MomentumBy Ed Frankl Business sentiment in Germany weakened even further in September, the fifth consecutive month of decline, with the economic outlook remaining bleak in Europe’s largest economy,…
Read more German Business Sentiment Worsened for Fifth Straight Month in SeptemberThe numbers: A survey of consumer sentiment survey reached a 22-month high of 71.6 in July, helped by a slowdown in inflation and a robust jobs market. The…
Read more Consumer sentiment hits 22-month high on easing inflationThe numbers: The U.S. economy grew at the slowest pace in five months in July, a pair of S&P surveys showed, and pointed to weaker conditions later in…
Read more U.S. economy grows at slowest pace in 5 months. Inflation ‘sticky,’ S&P saysBy Ed Frankl Business sentiment in Germany worsened in June for the second month in a row, with weakness in the manufacturing sector leading to a bleaker outlook…
Read more German Business Sentiment Fell in June as Manufacturing Outlook WorsensThe numbers: The final reading of a consumer-sentiment survey in May rebounded slightly to 59.2, but Americans remained worried about the future of the economy, especially against the…
Read more U.S. consumer sentiment rebounds slightly in late May, but worries persistThe numbers: The U.S. economy accelerated in March, S&P Global surveys showed, but so did inflation as companies raised selling prices. The S&P Global Flash U.S. services-sector index…
Read more U.S. economy speeds up in March, S&P finds, but so does inflationThe numbers: A survey of consumer sentiment slid to 63.4 in March and fell for the first time in four months, reflecting angst among Americans about high inflation…
Read more Consumer sentiment falls for first time in four months — and that was before Americans knew about SVBBusiness confidence in Germany improved in January to its highest level since June, adding to signs of resilient activity at the beginning of the year as optimism returns…
Read more German Ifo business sentiment hit seven-month high in JanuaryThe numbers: A survey of consumer sentiment rose to 64.6 in January and hit a nine-month high, reflecting easing worries about inflation and Americans’ greater confidence in their…
Read more Consumer sentiment jumps to 9-month high as inflation ebbs and stocks reboundThe numbers: A survey of consumer sentiment rose to 59.7 in December, buoyed by falling gas prices and a rebound in stocks earlier in the month. Yet Americans…
Read more Consumer sentiment creeps up at year end as worries about inflation easeBusiness confidence in Germany increased in November, beating expectations, as companies foresee a less severe recession than previously expected. The Ifo business-climate index rose to 86.3 points in…
Read more German business sentiment improves in NovemberBy Maria Martinez Business confidence in Germany fell slightly in October, remaining at a very low level, as companies expect a challenging winter due to the energy crisis.…
Read more German Business Sentiment Remains Depressed in OctoberMight the bear market’s losses at its recent low have gotten so bad that it was actually good news? Some eager stock bulls I monitor are advancing this…
Read more Stock market bulls have a new story to sell you. Don’t believe them — they’re just in the ‘bargaining’ stage of grief
