October 2024

Global data show reduced downside surprises despite Chinese weakness

By Jeremy Hawkins|2024-10-04T06:36:23-07:00October 4, 2024|

At minus 8, Econoday’s Relative Economic Performance Index (RPI) continues to show recent global economic activity lagging market expectations, but not by much. China in particular remains a significant drag, but Eurozone readings have improved [...]

September 2024

Global RPI: Downside bias to data surprises favours more interest rate cuts

By Jeremy Hawkins|2024-09-27T10:58:42-07:00September 27, 2024|

Closing the week at minus 22, Econoday’s Relative Economic Performance Index (RPI) shows global economic activity continuing to fall somewhat short of market expectations. This is particularly true of China, where policy was eased significantly [...]