Deeper Analysis
Bigger Spread in June Between U.S. and Euroland’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Indices
July 1, 2020
The ISM-compiled U.S. purchasing managers index (52.6) and the IHS-compiled Euroland PMI of 47.4 both rose to four-month highs in June. The U.S. index increased 9.5 points, 1.5 points more than did the Ezone PMI, and there was an additional significant attribute to the U.S. widening advantage last month. At 47.4, conditions in Euroland manufacturing […] More
Central Bank Watch
Swedish Riksbank
July 1, 2020
The Swedish Riksbank repo rate was left unchanged at zero percent. It’s been at that level since a 25-basis point hike last December. In mid-March, however, officials at an unscheduled emergency meeting agree to purchase SEK 300 billion of assets during 2020 and to increase loans to banks. Today, those programs were loosened. The asset […] More
Central Bank Watch
Central Bank of Colombia
July 1, 2020
The Central Bank of Colombia’s policy interest rate was reduced 25 basis points to a record low of 2.50%. The decision drew one dissent. CPI inflation slowed over a half percentage point in May, and both it and expected inflation are now below the 3% objective. Colombia’s labor market has deteriorated recently, and recovery in […] More
New Overnight Developments Abroad - Daily Update
Stock Markets Open Third Quarter on a Downbeat Despite Higher Factory PMI Readings
July 1, 2020
Share prices fell 0.8% in Japan and show daily losses so far of about 1.5% in Germany, France, Italy and Spain. The British Ftse is 1.1% weaker, and U.S. futures point to a drop at the open. Euroland’s June purchasing managers index printed at a 4-month high of 47.4, which is half a point above […] More
