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Weekly Data Summary Report
As ofβ Feb 22, 2024
In this report, we will assess major economies, including the United States, the Eurozone, Japan, Australia, and Canada, mainly based on their economic indicators and economic events that have occurred within this week.
Australia
Tighter labor market conditions and persistent inflation have led the Reserve Bank of Australia to commit to a hawkish rate cut and cautious approach at its next meeting. With a saying that βeasing too quickly would lead to a delay in disinflation progress.β Therefore, further data releases will likely determine the next decision, although they still lean on the holding rate for now, especially with the recent trade war.
Japan
Positive economic growth, a solid labor market, and stronger inflation are all calling out for the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) interest rate hike. However, BOJ Governor Ueda cited that he will increase bond purchases if the bond yield rises shapely to stabilize the financial condition, and that hints at indecisiveness in the next future policy. And yet if the data continue to improve further, then the Bank of Japan possibly will have no choice except for further tightening monetary policy. So if the BOJ raises the rate, β Strengthens the yen currency and restrains inflation.
Canada
Sales demand coming for Canada rose significantly to 2.5%, which may resulted from the sales tax break from mid-December to mid-February and the Bank of Canada’s (BOC) repeated easing measuresβCanadaβs policy stimulus. While these stimuli may provide a short-term boost to economic growth, concerns remain about the long-term outlook. Elevated raw material and production costs are squeezing businesses, that are attempting to maintain selling prices. This pressure is likely to dampen long-term growth and could lead to stagflation. Furthermore, the 25% tariff imposed by the US on Canadian imports will exacerbate inflationary pressures by further increasing raw material costs.
The United Kingdom
Many businesses are raising concerns over the wage inflation that is tumultuous on both business profit and consumer spending while hinting at the potential of having stagflation in the near term. Recent data showed a significant rise in average wage growth, while the consumer price index surged higher to 3.0%, supporting the statement cited earlier. And yet, if demand reduces and businesses no longer hold out for these high operation expenses, then they have no choice but to cut down the employment level, resulting in slow growth.
The Eurozone
The same concern as the United Kingdom: service inflation is the main culprit in making the European Central Bank rate decision less confident, especially when the meeting is a few weeks away. And with softer activities being brought out, if high inflation continues to eat away at the demand, then economic growth will also likely be softening in response. With that in mind, todayβs consumer price index will be widely anticipated.
The United States
The housing market continues to give a dampening outlook due to a weakness in housing demand seen in the recent data. Housing starts and existing home sales are walking backward while building permits slightly improve. Adding on to the gloomy global outlook from tariffs and geopolitical development, all of these are leading uncertainty to in the US economy along with widespread concern among the companies. Now the question arises: either they are expecting higher inflationary pressures or further squeezing businesses’ profit margins will take a toll. All of these choices are leading to softer growth or possibly posing a stagflation threat. Most of the Federal Reserves are now supporting holding the rate.
Extra:
- The Russia-Ukraine agreement is uncertain, as Russia launched its biggest aerial attack on Ukraine while Ukraineβs Zelenskyy is also willing to quit for peace.
- The agreement between the US on rare minerals and others is still tight.
- The US may possibly have business with Russia.
- The US-China tariff agreement is still being discussed.