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August 16, 2024
António Seladas, CFA
António Seladas, CFA
After a weaker July, August is, apparently, on track
Summing up: July’s Coincident Indicators released by the BoP showed a weakness over the month, Activity Coincident Indicator +1.2%YoY and Private Consumption: +1.8%YoY, both below 12MMA.

August 14, 2024
António Seladas, CFA
António Seladas, CFA
Portugal: 2Q24 gross earnings per employee increased on average 6.5%YoY vs. inflation close to 2.5%
Summing up, wage increases, over the 2Q24, reached 6.5%YoY, slightly above the 12MMA, while in real terms the gap vs. the core inflation is close to 4%. Strong data, that supports GDP growth based on private consumption.

August 09, 2024
António Seladas, CFA
António Seladas, CFA
Portugal – Daily Economic Indicator and Coincident Indicators – DEI has improved over the 3Q24
DEI continues to improve; July: 2%YoY vs. 1.7% the week before, even so figures remain lacklustre

August 02, 2024
António Seladas, CFA
António Seladas, CFA
July’s data, over the week, improved slightly vs. the weeks before
DEI showed a small improvement in July vs. the weeks before. However, data remains fragile, July, +1.7%YoY; is the weakest month, at least since Oct/23. Apparently, the summer will be below expectations.

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