Economy
Spain's FertigHy pledges a 1.3 billion euro investment in a low-emission plant in northern France
Microsoft announced an investment of $4.3 billion in the country
Decline in manufacturing and services activity raises recovery concerns
Goods trade deficit decreased to $22.94 million, down from the previous year's $113.83 million
This was primarily attributed to increased expenditures aimed at strengthening the ongoing economic recovery
Potential shocks to agriculture, global food prices and oil production remain a risk to Nigeria's growth
In April alone, 20 new FDI projects in Hanoi attracted $103.9 million
Saudi-Malaysian Business Council launched
Kenya's private sector 12-month outlook rebounds as business confidence strengthens
Egypt to implement incentive packages to attract investments in the industrial sector
Economists caution that the poor performance of the NHS is exerting negative repercussions on the broader economy
28 percent monthly decline in layoffs bodes well for U.S. labor market
Exports see 6.7 percent growth on increased external demand
Greece, Spain and the Netherlands all registered growth as Germany and Austria marked declines
Core inflation to fall to 5.25 percent in 2024 and 3.43 percent in 2025
Unemployment to steadily increase to 4.7 percent by 2025 as U.K. labor market cools
Germany's seasonally adjusted jobless rate remained steady at 5.9 percent
Economic expansion in Germany, Spain and Ireland propelled eurozone's economic growth
China's manufacturing sector ramped up production levels at the swiftest pace since May 2023
Japan sees notable 9.6 percent rise in motor vehicle production in March
Mega events to propel Hong Kong's economy and tourism sector
The central bank has kept interest rates at 5.25 to 5.50 percent since July 2023
The central bank raised inflation forecast to 4.3-4.8 percent, up from 4-4.5 percent
