Netherlands’ consumer confidence drops to -26 in December: CBS
Netherlands’ consumer confidence stood at -26 in December, compared with -25 in November, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS).…
Italy’s exports drop 1.9% MoM in Oct 2024; imports fall 0.3%
A larger cyclical monthly decline of 1.9 per cent is estimated for Italy’s exports in October this year…
ZEW Indicator shows improved economic sentiment for Germany
The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany improved in the December 2024 survey. At 15.7 points, it…
Inflation in Netherlands rises to 4% in November
Cost of consumer goods and services in the Netherlands increased by 4 per cent in November 2024 compared…
Moody’s downgrades France’s ratings to Aa3, changes outlook to stable
Moody’s Ratings recently downgraded the France’s domestic- and foreign-currency long-term issuer and domestic-currency senior unsecured ratings to Aa3…
Recycled polymers & circular economy: China & US lead the way
Europe remains fragmented due to varying recycling mandates, with only 65 per cent compliance in some regions. Asia,…
Slight expansion in US economy in recent weeks: Fed Beige Book
US economic activity slightly expanded in most Federal Reserve (Fed) districts since early October this year, with subdued…
Italy’s exports to non-EU countries down 3.5% MoM, 1.1% YoY in Oct
Italy’s trade with non-European Union (EU27) countries recorded a cyclical reduction of 3.5 per cent month on month…
Switzerland’s Clariant achieves fully PFAS-free additive portfolio
Clariant has completed its transition to a fully per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)-free additive portfolio as of December…
ADB’s Environment Action Plan to boost nature-positive investments
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) recently launched its Environment Action Plan 2024-2030, presenting a road map for addressing…
Germany’s Otto Group unveils high-tech logistics hub in Poland
The Otto Group’s new logistics center in Ilowa, Poland was officially opened today, almost two and a half…
US Beige Book finds economy growing modestly as Sept began
The US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) latest Beige Book found the economy growing modestly at the beginning of Autumn,…