Markit PMIs and Economic Data
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September
France and Germany surge while Spain and Italy struggle
03 September 2010
UK growth slows sharply in Q3 with risk of further slowdown ahead
03 September 2010
Russian GDP growth strengthened in Q2, but services faltered during August as heatwave threatened recovery in Q3
03 September 2010
UK manufacturing expansion surge shows signs of fading
01 September 2010
Eurozone manufacturing expansion slows in August, but shows ongoing resilience despite national variations. Growth exceeds average for the rest of the World.
01 September 2010
August
Spanish rebound fails to gain momentum in Q2
13 August 2010
Chinese PMIs signal marked GDP slowdown, with large and smaller companies affected
09 August 2010
Falling or flying? Global PMI suggests global upturn is losing altitude
09 August 2010
Services continue to subdue employment growth in developed economies
09 August 2010
European consumer services show fresh impetus in July
06 August 2010
UK recovery rate slows, with further easing likely
04 August 2010
UK outlook darkens as confidence slumps
04 August 2010
India’s growth heats up while China and Brazil cool off
04 August 2010
Manufacturing sector set to lead UK jobs growth during next 12 months
02 August 2010
Chinese cooling continues at start of Q3
02 August 2010
Chinese slowdown led by state-owned manufacturers
02 August 2010
Global Business Outlook: Confidence in global growth prospects remains largely intact in summer 2010
02 August 2010
Global outlook: business confidence improves amid signs of maturing recoveries
02 August 2010
July
Retail sales provide boost to Eurozone prospects
29 July 2010
UK austerity measures hit confidence, but long-term prospects improve
26 July 2010
UK recovery accelerates from a trot to a sprint
23 July 2010
Eurozone: Surprise strong start to H2, but slower export growth and weaker business confidence dull the outlook
22 July 2010
China: Fight against inflation led by state-owned enterprises
20 July 2010
UK labour market recovery continues as unemployment falls, but surveys point to only modest improvements further ahead
14 July 2010
UK recession deeper than previously thought
12 July 2010
UK recovery still on track as household expenditure continues to rise in Q2.
08 July 2010
EU sectors: consumer services weigh on recovery
08 July 2010
PMI surveys suggest subdued job creation will weaken global growth
07 July 2010
Emerging Markets: Rate of economic growth slows as governments apply policy brakes
07 July 2010
G4: Slower inflows of new orders and weakness in the service sector pose risks to growth after buoyant Q2
06 July 2010
G4: PMIs highlight how policymakers remain in uncharted waters
06 July 2010
Robust UK growth signalled for Q2, but that may be as good as it gets
05 July 2010
Growth slowdown signalled by China’s manufacturing PMI
01 July 2010
Global trade flows cool from record growth
01 July 2010
June
PMIs signal brisk economic growth in France during Q2
23 June 2010
UK claimant count falls further as labour market recovery continues
16 June 2010
China's cooling continued in May, despite mixed messages from official data
15 June 2010
Developed world manufacturing recoups 46% of output lost in recession
14 June 2010
Metals prices fall further amid slowing industrial consumption, but supply shortages persist
11 June 2010
PMI Employment Indices point to improved labour markets in May, but looming public sector job cuts darken the outlook
10 June 2010
EU sectors: All 22 sectors see ongoing growth in May, but rate slows in 14
07 June 2010
Japanese manufacturing growth at post-recession high in May, but risk of ‘double-dip’ recession lingers as services weaken
03 June 2010
Asian export boom shows signs of peaking
01 June 2010
May
Europe’s financial crisis hits economic growth in May
21 May 2010
Copper prices fall as demand shows signs of peaking
18 May 2010
Global PMI Employment Index signals highest rate of job creation for two years, led by steep rise in manufacturing employment
13 May 2010
Spain crawls out of recession
12 May 2010
Russia & Eastern Europe: Emerging European manufacturing recovery driven by exports, but continued to lag behind Asian growth
12 May 2010
Official data continue to provide mixed signals on UK job market but Report on Jobs indicates recovery remains on track
12 May 2010
EU sectors: Manufacturers drove EU output growth in April, as consumer services remained weak
11 May 2010
March manufacturing rebound in UK echoes PMI data
11 May 2010
Spring time heats up recovery in German industry
11 May 2010
Ireland remained in recession at the end of 2009
10 May 2010
Global PMI hits 34-month high in April. Stronger economic growth feeds through to the labour market, but also fuels rising price pressures.
07 May 2010
Global: Manufacturing recovery gains momentum to reach record pace in the developed world, while speed slows in emerging markets
05 May 2010
Greece: Manufacturing PMI ‘double-dip’ signals deepening economic woes
03 May 2010
April
Spanish unemployment breaks through the 20% barrier
30 April 2010
Markit / YouGov HFI: UK households signal stronger rise in property prices during April
29 April 2010
Markit / YouGov HFI: UK household debt falls for third successive month in April
29 April 2010
Markit / YouGov HFI: UK households’ inflation expectations hit series record high
29 April 2010
UK recovery continues in Q1, but initial GDP estimates most likely understate growth
23 April 2010
UK unemployment rose in February, but latest survey evidence indicates labour market has turned the corner
22 April 2010
Commodities: Rising packaging prices highlight supply chain inflationary pressures
20 April 2010
Commodities: Aluminium prices hit 19-month high as demand expectations rise
20 April 2010
Commodities: Copper prices hit 20-month high, supported by Asian-led demand growth
20 April 2010
Commodities: Steel prices pressures hit pre-Lehman levels
20 April 2010
Faster-than-expected rise in Chinese Q1 GDP signposted in advance by PMI data
19 April 2010
Broad-based firming in growth across EU sectors in March, with survey-record rise in basic materials output
13 April 2010
HSBC EMI: Emerging markets continued to lead global economic recovery in Q1
12 April 2010
Global input price inflation hits one-and-a-half year high
09 April 2010
UK Q1 GDP boosted by output, investment and inventories
07 April 2010
Global recovery moved up a gear in March, rounding off the strongest quarter for almost three years
07 April 2010
March
Global commodities: Aluminium prices rise above level consistent with current demand and supply fundamentals
23 March 2010
Global commodities: Steel prices set to rise as demand strengthens among manufacturers
23 March 2010
Global commodities: Strong Chinese demand drives copper prices higher, but speculative factors also provide support
23 March 2010
Markit / YouGov HFI: Perceptions of current and future inflation remain elevated
19 March 2010
Markit / YouGov HFI: Households indicate only modest rise in property values during March
19 March 2010
Markit / YouGov HFI: Demand for credit rises, but availability worsens
19 March 2010
UK unemployment shows largest fall since 1997 as demand for staff picks up. Business surveys point to improved job market outlook.
17 March 2010
Asian export boom reaches new peak in February
11 March 2010
Global: Weaker consumer demand offsetting supply-chain inflation pressures
11 March 2010
Manufacturers across Eastern Europe recovering well in 2010, but Russian and Turkish producers continue to struggle
10 March 2010
Global PMI picks up in February to signal ongoing recovery in Q1, but growth remains biased towards manufacturing
10 March 2010
Eurozone: Where now for the periphery?
08 March 2010
Stabilisation of labour markets signalled as Global PMI Employment Index hits 21-month high
08 March 2010
EU sectors: Basic materials headed sector growth table in February, while financials enjoyed strongest expansion since July 2007
05 March 2010
UK economic growth gains momentum in Q1 despite adverse weather
03 March 2010
Eurozone: Productivity and pricing behaviour hold insights into national divergences
01 March 2010
February
UK GDP revised up
26 February 2010
Markit/YouGov HFI: UK households report overall reduction in debt during February
22 February 2010
Markit/YouGov HFI: Perceptions of current inflation hit record high
22 February 2010
Markit/YouGov HFI: Job security fears highlight fragility of labour market
22 February 2010
Markit/YouGov HFI: Further perceived rise in house prices during February
22 February 2010
Mixed official data highlight fragility of UK job market recovery
17 February 2010
Japanese PMI data point to smoother recovery trend than confusing GDP data
16 February 2010
UK manufacturing production surges higher in December, tracking PMI
12 February 2010
German PMI shows that the recovery is still on track, despite bumpy GDP data
12 February 2010
Decline in official Italian GDP suggests ‘payback’ from strong Q3 data
12 February 2010
Eurozone GDP grew just 0.1% in Q4 2009
12 February 2010
French recovery gathered momentum in Q4
12 February 2010
Global consumer prices spike higher, with supply-chain delays fuelling further price pressures in January
11 February 2010
China begins fine-tuning monetary policy amid overheating concerns
11 February 2010
Worldwide job losses at 17-month low in January, boosted by manufacturing recruitment
11 February 2010
Spain still in recession at the end of 2009
11 February 2010
EU sectors: Autos output rose sharply as other sectors hit by poor weather
05 February 2010
Global economy: Manufacturing surges, service sector stumbles
03 February 2010
Exports surge helps drive UK manufacturing growth to 15-year peak
01 February 2010
Eurozone manufacturing recovery masks widening two-tier economy
01 February 2010
January
Markit/YouGov HFI: UK VAT rise leads to survey record inflation perceptions
22 January 2010
Markit/YouGov HFI: Household debt levels in the UK rise for second successive month
22 January 2010
Markit/YouGov HFI: Recovery of UK housing market remains intact in January
22 January 2010
China posts double-digit GDP growth in Q4
21 January 2010
UK unemployment falls for first time in 18 months
21 January 2010
Global input cost inflation rose in December, pointing to short-term inflation spike
14 January 2010
Japan shows heightened risk of double-dip recession
14 January 2010
Global job losses ease towards year-end, raising hopes for sustainable recovery
14 January 2010
UK ends 2009 on a strong note
13 January 2010
EU sectors: Consumer Goods led EU industry growth table in December
08 January 2010
Western Europe: Large companies lead job cutting despite seeing output surge higher
07 January 2010
Emerging market growth accelerates in Q4
07 January 2010
UK PMI data signal strong end to 2009, but outlook for 2010 remains cloudy
06 January 2010
Global growth rebound lacks conviction at year-end
06 January 2010
Polish PMI continues to point to recovery of manufacturing sector
05 January 2010
Spanish manufacturers get left behind in Eurozone recovery
04 January 2010
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