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Chief economist update: Iron ore is hot

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JAN 2021
... National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) noted that the acceleration in economic growth came mostly from mining, while manufacturing grew at a steady pace, with 35 out of 41 major industries contributing positively. This is punctuated by the higher than expected ...

Chief economist update: Japan's second state of emergency

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 19 JAN 2021
... -8.3%) and its year-on-year rate of contraction has eased to minus 5.8% from negative 10.2% in the June quarter. Manufacturing and service sector activity - as measured by the au Jibun Bank Japan PMI - rebounded from the record lows seen in April last ...

Chief economist update: Eurozone at risk of double-dip

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 18 JAN 2021
... the fifth straight month in December, along with exports and employment. This was partly offset by the stronger manufacturing PMI - up from 53.8 in November to 55.2 in the following month - the highest level since May 2018 - supported by gains in new ...

Cromwell makes Italian acquisition

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 12 JAN 2021
... strong tenants while the location offers growth prospects thanks to the great accessibility and the presence of many manufacturing companies in that area of Central Italy," Caroleo said. "Just a couple of months after the successful acquisition of the ...

Super fund targets homegrown opportunities

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 1 JAN 2021
... being redeveloped into an innovation precinct for commerce and study, and Tonsley Park, a refurbished 61-hectare manufacturing district. "We've made some progress, but we are not yet where we would like to be," D'Alessandro said. "Statewide Super ...

First Super adds to board

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 21 DEC 2020
... beneficial. "Dean has a unique understanding of First Super's membership given his longstanding involvement with the manufacturing sector. We are delighted to have secured such a strong industry leader to add to the diversity of our board," Watson said. ...

Chief economist update: Fed acts with inaction

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 17 DEC 2020
... Three-month low. Flash US Services Business Activity Index at 55.3 (58.4 in November). Three-month low. Flash US Manufacturing PMI at 56.5 (56.7 in November). Two-month low. Flash US Manufacturing Output Index at 57.3 (59.2 in November). Two-month low. ...

Chief economist update: Japan's five minutes of sunshine

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 DEC 2020
... doses of its vaccine until late June or July... FT also discussed how the AstraZeneca candidate has been hit by manufacturing delays." If it's the same for Japan, it wouldn't be until the second half of next year when the sun fully rises on its ...

Chief economist update: China keeps on going and going

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 4 DEC 2020
... China General Composite PMI - sharpest increase in overall business activity since March 2010 Caixin China General Manufacturing PMI - PMI hits highest level for a decade in November Caixin China General Services PMI - service sector activity soars in ...

Funds' net-zero ambitions collide with Santos

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 DEC 2020
... two emissions as defined by Australia's Clean Energy Regulator. These scopes refer to emissions from trucks, manufacturing, mining, burning coal and consuming energy that was created by burning coal. These emissions would be reduced through operational ...