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Singapore’s PMI edges up to 51.3 in June on AI-related tailwinds

The Bank of England, which held interest rates steady in June, is closely watching how higher energy prices, caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, feed into the economy.
International

UK manufacturing activity cools despite stockpiling boost to output, PMI shows

The European Central Bank raises interest rates in June as a war-related energy cost surge pushed inflation above 3%, well in excess of its 2% target.
International

Eurozone factory output ends first quarter on strong note, cost pressures ease: PMI

Rising joblessness has become a problem for the UK's Labour Party; S&P’s sub-index measuring employment has been in negative territory for 21 months.
International

UK economy shrinks for second straight month, flash PMI shows

The PMI signals a tough road ahead for Andy Burnham, the likely next prime minister.
International

UK services sector contracts at fastest pace since January 2023: PMI

The Flash Eurozone Manufacturing PMI dipped to 51.3 in June from 51.6 – a four-month low.
International

Eurozone private sector contraction eases in June, but services stay weak, PMI shows

Business expectations for the coming 12 months weakened slightly overall and remained below the long-run trend, the survey showed.
International

German business activity hits 18-month low in June

Fuel costs and energy availability became a growing concern during the survey period as tensions in the Middle East disrupted gas supplies and briefly pushed oil prices higher.
International

India’s economic activity slowed in June, flash PMI shows

Electronics accounts for roughly one-third of Singapore’s manufacturing output, and its sustained strength underscores the continued support from artificial intelligence-driven semiconductor demand.
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Why Singapore’s manufacturing story holds

May's PMI was the lowest reading in three months and followed data earlier showing China’s growth momentum cooled in April despite a rebound in exports.
International

China factory activity stalls in May as demand weakens

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