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S&P Global: UK Flash PMI Falls to 14-month Low in June

Britain's private sector output remained in the contraction zone in June, mainly driven by sustained weakness in the services sector amid a decline in new business volumes, flash data from S&P Global showed Tuesday.The S&P Global Flash UK PMI Composite Output Index hit a 14-month low of 49.4 in June, compared with 49.7 in the previous month and the expected 50.6.Meanwhile, the manufacturing PMI declined to a three-month low of 53.1 from the prior 53.9 and the Investing.com consensus of 53.5. On the services side, the PMI came in at 48.7, against the previous 49.3 and the market forecast of 50.1.

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Flash PMI: Eurozone Private Sector Downturn Eases in June

The euro area's private sector activity downturn eased in June amid a softer decline in services activity and a modest growth in manufacturing production.The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Flash Eurozone Composite PMI Output Index hit a three-month high of 49.5, higher than the previous 48.5 and expected 49.1, flash data from S&P Global showed Tuesday.Meanwhile, the services PMI reached a three-month high of 48.9, compared with the earlier reading of 47.7 and the Investing.com market forecast of 48.6. On the manufacturing side, the PMI edged down to a four-month low of 51.3, against the prior and consensus estimate of 51.6.

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Taiwan's Export Orders Grow 47.2% in May

Taiwan's export orders rose 47.2% year over year to $89.5 billion in May, according to data from the Ministry of Economic Affairs released on Tuesday.The reading missed the forecast of a 51% expansion tracked by Trading Economics, and compared with a 48.1% increase recorded in the previous month.

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Spain's Trade Deficit Widens in April

Spain recorded a trade deficit of 5.17 billion euros in April, compared with 4.37 billion euros in March, according to government data published Tuesday.Exports fell 4.1% on a monthly basis to 34.39 billion euros, while imports edged down 1.7% to 39.56 billion euros.

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German Private Sector Contraction Speeds Up in June, Flash Data Shows

German private sector businesses saw a faster decline in activity in June, led by the service sector, as underlying demand remained weak, flash data from S&P Global showed Tuesday.The Flash Germany Composite PMI Output Index slumped to an 18-month low of 48 in June, from the May reading of 48.8 and consensus estimate of 49.9, signaling the third consecutive month of contraction.For the manufacturing sector, the PMI was at a five-month low of 50, against the prior reading of 50.1 and the forecast of 50.3 from Investing.com. On the services side, the PMI hit a 43-month low of 46.8, compared with the previous 48.1 and consensus estimate of 49.

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Flash PMI: French Private Sector Contraction Eases in June

France's private sector economy remained in contraction territory in June, but the pace of the downturn decelerated sharply with both manufacturing and services segments posting softer output declines, data from S&P Global showed Tuesday.The S&P Global Flash France Composite PMI Output Index hit a two-month high of 47.6 in June, against the prior reading of 44.9 and the expected 46.For the manufacturing sector, the PMI was also at a two-month high of 50.7, higher than the May figure of 49.7 and consensus estimate from Investing.com of 50.2. Meanwhile, the services PMI clocked in at a three-month high of 47.4, compared with the previous 44.3 and market forecast of 45.9, according to Investing.com data.

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Switzerland's Quarterly Current Account Surplus Rises in Q1

Switzerland's current account surplus increased to 15.54 billion francs in the first quarter, from a downwardly revised 2.99 billion francs in the prior three-month period, the Swiss National Bank (SNBN.SW) said Tuesday.The current account surplus totaled 26.69 billion francs in the first quarter of 2025.

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Chinese Domestic Tourism Spending Increases 4% During Dragon Boat Festival

Domestic tourism spending increased 4% year over year to 44.46 billion yuan during the three-day Dragon Boat Festival, Xinhua News Agency Monday, citing the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.Trips within China rose 4.4% year over year to 124 million.

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French Business Climate Improves in June

France's business climate indicator edged up to 94 in June from the revised 93.3 in May, according to data from the country's statistical agency Insee published Tuesday.The latest reading, which missed the market forecast of 95, moved closer to the index's long-term average of 100.For the manufacturing sector alone, the index came in at 100, against the prior reading of 102.3 and the consensus estimate of 101.

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Thai Foreign Investment Rises 73% in January-May

Thailand's foreign investment rose 73% to 154 billion baht in the five months through May, the kingdom's Department of Business Development said in a Tuesday release.Investments from Singapore topped the list with 36.5 billion baht, China with 30 billion baht, and Japan with 27.2 billion baht, the department said.During the five-month period, 528 foreign investors received permission to invest in the country, up 24% year over year from 426 permits.The U.S. had 87 investors, followed by China with 85, and Singapore with 74 investors.

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Market Chatter: UBS Raises Taiwan's Growth Forecast for 2026 to 9.9%

UBS has raised its forecast for Taiwan's 2026 gross domestic product growth to 9.9%, higher than its earlier estimate of 8% made in April, according to a Taipei Times report quoting a statement by William Deng, a UBS senior economist for Asia.Deng attributed the growth to being driven by stronger-than-expected demand for electronics used in AI infrastructure and sustained export momentum across the technology sector.UBS sees second-quarter GDP growing easily at a double-digit pace, despite the unprecedented energy shock due to the Middle East crisis, after growing at a 14.5% in the first quarter, Deng said.The Switzerland-based banking group also expects interest rates in Taiwan to remain steady through the year; however, it added that the central bank may roll out credit-control measures if needed to manage inflation risks.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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International11h ago

Taiwan's Video Game Revenue Jumps 50% Over Five-year Period

Taiwan's game software industry saw its revenue rise by nearly 50% from NT$47.7 billion in 2020 to NT$71 billion in 2025, the Ministry of Finance said Tuesday.The boom was driven by the stay-at-home economy and digital leisure, which led to a rise in online and mobile games.The video games industry saw its revenue rise even as the number of companies operating in the space remained stable between 1,114 and 1,149, the ministry said.

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Taiwan Banks' 'New Southbound Policy' Lending Rises to Record NT$2.25 Trillion

Taiwanese banks' credit exposure to "New Southbound Policy (NSP)" markets rose NT$251.2 billion year-to-date to a record NT$2.251 trillion as of end-May, Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) data showed.The increase has already surpassed the full-year growth target of NT$80 billion.The FSC said the Export-Import Bank has facilitated 713 syndicated loan and guarantee cases worth NT$65.2 billion since launch, including NT$51.2 billion directed to NSP countries, as part of efforts to support regional investment and trade financing.Export credit insurance and guarantee programs also remained on track, reaching about 55% to 58% of their annual targets, the regulator said.The New Southbound Policy financial support framework continues to expand through diversified funding channels, the FSC added.

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Singapore's Core Inflation Steady at 1.4% in May

Singapore's core consumer price index (CPI), which excludes accommodation and private transport costs, remained steady at 1.4% year over year in May, according to joint data released by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) on Tuesday.The reading was below the consensus forecast of 1.6% tracked by Investing.com.Meanwhile, headline inflation (CPI-All Items) was also unchanged at 1.8% as higher private transport and accommodation costs were offset by lower services inflation.MAS and MTI noted that core inflation is expected to average between 1.5% and 2.5% for the full year.

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India's Private-Sector Activity Slows in June

Business activity across India's private sector slowed in June, with the HSBC India Composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) falling to 57.4 from 59.3 in the previous month, according to preliminary data compiled by S&P Global and released on Tuesday.The reading remained well above the 50.0 mark that separates expansion from contraction.The monthly slowdown was driven by cost pressures and softening demand for business' products and services.The manufacturing PMI, released the same day, fell to 54.5 from 55 the previous month, while the services PMI declined to 57.3 from 59.8 in May.

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India's Manufacturing Activity Slows in June, HSBC-S&P Survey Shows

Manufacturing activity in India expanded at a slower pace in June, with the HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) falling to 57.3 from 59.8 in the previous month, according to data compiled by S&P Global and released Tuesday.A reading above 50 indicates expansion in the sector, while a figure below signals a contraction.The latest performance was driven primarily by cost pressures and softening demand.

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Flash PMI: India's Services Activity Growth Slows in June

Indian services activity slowed in June, according to S&P Global data published Tuesday.The HSBC Flash India Services PMI Business Activity Index fell to 57.3, compared with 59.8 from the previous month.

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EU New Car Registrations Rise 3.2% in May

The European Union's new car registrations increased 3.2% year over year to 955,013 units in May, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association published Tuesday.In the first five months of 2026, new car registrations in the EU totaled 4,748,801 units, reflecting a 4% annual increase.

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South Korea's Composite Consumer Sentiment Index Inches Up in June

South Korea's Composite Consumer Sentiment Index (CCSI) rose to 106.6 in June from 106.1 in May, according to the Bank of Korea's June Consumer Trends Survey released on Tuesday.Consumer sentiment regarding current living standards came in at 94 in June, one point higher than the preceding month, and the sentiment around the future outlook was unchanged at 97, the data showedThe survey was conducted from June 9 to 16.Consumer sentiment regarding the current domestic economic conditions in June was also three points higher than in May at 86. Meanwhile, the sentiment around the future domestic economic conditions slipped by one point from May to 92 in June.Sentiment around future household income and future household spending were both unchanged, at 100 and 110, respectively.As per the data, the expected inflation rate for the upcoming year was 2.8%, unchanged from a month earlier.

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South Korean Non-Financial Firms' Sales Rise 13.5% in Q1

Sales at South Korea's non-financial companies rose 13.5% in the first quarter of 2026 from the previous quarter, according to data released Tuesday by the Bank of Korea.The pace of growth was sharper than the 2.5% expansion recorded between Q3 and Q4 2025.Total assets increased 4.7% from a year earlier, also faster than the 1.4% anual growth in Q4 2025.Profitability improved during the quarter, with the operating income-to-sales ratio rising to 13.2% from 6.0% a year earlier.The income-before-taxes-to-sales ratio increased to 15.4% from 7.7%.Financial stability indicators also strengthened, as the debt-to-equity ratio declined to 87% from 88.9% in the previous quarter.

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