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Slovenia's economic confidence turned positive in December to the highest level in three-and-a-half years. The economic sentiment rose to 0.6 in December from -0.6 in the previous month. Further, this was the highest reading since June 2024. The survey also showed that the confidence among consumers remained equally pessimistic at -24 in December.

South Korea's consumer confidence faded in December after strengthening in the previous month. The consumer sentiment index dropped to 109.9 in December from 112.4 in the previous month. However, a score above 100 indicates a positive outlook. The sub-index measuring the future domestic economic situation decreased to 96.0 from 102.0 in November.

Taiwan's industrial production growth moderated somewhat in November, while retail sales increased for the second straight month. Industrial production advanced 16.42 percent yearly in November, faster than the 14.15 percent growth in October. Retail sales rose 1.41 percent yearly in November, following a 1.9 percent growth in the prior month.

The Netherlands' economic growth accelerated more than initially estimated in the third quarter. Gross domestic product rose 0.5 percent from the second quarter, when it grew 0.3 percent. In the flash estimate, the rate of increase was 0.4 percent. The growth in the September quarter was mainly attributable to exports and public consumption.

Japan's leading index improved less than initially estimated in October to the highest level in sixteen months. The leading index, which measures future economic activity, rose to 109.8 in October from 108.2 in September. The flash score was 110.0. The coincident index also improved to a four-month high of 115.9 in October from 114.9 a month ago.

A day after revealing this month's two-year note auction attracted below average demand, the Treasury Department on Tuesday revealed this month's auction of $70 billion worth of five-year notes attracted roughly average demand. The five-year note auction drew a high yield of 3.747 percent and a bid-to-cover...

U.S. Consumer Confidence Deteriorates For Fifth Straight Month In December

Consumer confidence in the U.S. deteriorated for the fifth consecutive month in December, according to a report released by the Conference Board on Tuesday. The Conference Board said its consumer confidence index slid to 89.1 in December from an upwardly revised 92.9 in November.

U.S. Industrial Production Rises 0.2% In November, Slightly More Than Expected

A report released by the Federal Reserve on Tuesday showed industrial production in the U.S. increased by slightly more than expected in the month of November. The Fed said industrial production rose by 0.2 percent in November after edging down by 0.1 percent in October. Economists had expected industrial production to inch up by 0.1 percent.

U.S. Economy Grows Much More Than Expected In Q3

A report released by the Commerce Department on Tuesday showed the U.S. economy grew by much more than expected in the third quarter of 2025. The Commerce Department said real gross domestic product spiked by 4.3 percent in the third quarter after surging by 3.8 percent in the second quarter. Economists had expected GDP to jump by 3.3 percent.

U.S. Durable Goods Orders Plunge 2.2% In October, More Than Expected

Reflecting a steep drop in orders for transportation equipment, the Commerce Department released a report on Tuesday showing new orders for U.S. manufactured durable goods fell by more than expected in the month of October. The report said durable goods orders tumbled by 2.2 percent in October after climbing by an upwardly revised 0.7 percent in September.

A report released by the Federal Reserve on Tuesday showed industrial production in the U.S. increased by slightly more than expected in the month of November. The Fed said industrial production rose by 0.2 percent in November after edging down by 0.1 percent in October. Economists had expected industrial...

A report released by the Commerce Department on Tuesday showed the U.S. economy grew by much more than expected in the third quarter of 2025. The Commerce Department said real gross domestic product spiked by 4.3 percent in the third quarter after surging by 3.8 percent in the second quarter. Economists...

Reflecting a steep drop in orders for transportation equipment, the Commerce Department released a report on Tuesday showing new orders for U.S. manufactured durable goods tumbled by more than expected in the month of October. The report said durable goods orders plunged by 2.2 percent in October...

Spain producer prices declined for the first time in three months in November due to the sharp fall in energy prices, the statistical office INE said on Tuesday. Producer prices fell 2.5 percent on a yearly basis in November, in contrast to the 0.8 percent increase in October. Excluding energy,...

The Spanish economy experienced a slower growth in the third quarter, in line with earlier estimate, final data from the statistical office INE showed on Tuesday. Gross domestic product advanced 0.6 percent on a sequential basis, slower than the 0.7 percent growth registered in the second quarter....