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Chicago Fed National Activity Index, April 2006
The Chicago Fed National Activity Index for April 2006, published 18 May, was +0.38 in April, up slightly from +0.35 in March.
Central Bank of Aruba - Annual Report 2004
According to the Central Bank of Aruba's Annual Report 2004, the recovery of the world economy had a positive influence on the Aruban economic performance.
Philadelphia Fed Business Outlook Survey, May 2006
According to the firms surveyed for the Philadelphia Fed's Business Outlook Survey, May 2006, business activity increased slightly. However, indicators for new orders, shipments, and employment were down from their readings in April.
Central Bank of Sri Lanka - Annual Report 2005
According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka's Annual Report 2005, Sri Lanka's economy demonstrated its resilience once again in 2005 by growing at a rate of 6 per cent, exceeding expectations in the immediate aftermath of the tsunami disaster of 2004.
Deutsche Bundesbank Monthly Report, April 2006
The Deutsche Bundesbank published the English version of its April 2006 Monthly Report on 22 May. The report said booming exports are expected to continue to drive Germany's economic improvement.
Central Bank of Armenia - Annual Report 2004
According to the Central Bank of Armenia's Annual Report 2004, during 2004, key macroeconomic indicators, such as components of aggregate supply and demand, deviated considerably from projected levels.
OECD Economic Outlook, May 2006
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development published its Economic Outlook report for May 2006 on 23 May. In the report the OECD said the European Central Bank should only raise interest rates gradually, once there is clear evidence that…
Bank of Japan Monthly Report, May 2006
The Bank of Japan published the English version of its May 2006 monthly report on Tuesday 23 May. In the report the BOJ left its economic assessment unchanged, but reiterated that the economy is recovering steadily.
National Bank of Azerbaijan - Annual Report 2004
According to the National Bank of Azerbaijan's Annual Report 2004, both domestic and foreign economic environments were favorable in 2004, therefore helping Azerbaijan to retain a high economic growth rate.
RBNZ Financial Stability Report, May 2006
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand published its May 2006 Financial Stability Report on 19 May. RBNZ governor Alan Bollard said that New Zealand's financial system is well placed to weather the slowdown in the economy.
Bank of Albania - Annual Report 2004
According to the Bank of Albania's Annual Report 2004, the development of the Albanian economy during 2004 was in compliance with the main objectives of the country's economic development strategy.
ECB's Target Annual Report 2005
The European Central Bank (ECB) published the TARGET Annual Report 2005 on Friday 19 May. This publication, which is the sixth of its kind, gives an overview of TARGET operations in 2005.
National Bank of Belgium - Annual Report 2005
According to the National Bank of Belgium's Annual Report 2005, the overall performance of the euro area conceals highly divergent results across countries.
Central Bank of Barbados - Annual Report 2004
According to the Central Bank of Barbados's Annual Report 2004, during 2004, growth of the Barbadian economy was strong, particularly in tourism and the nontraded sectors.
Norges Bank - Annual Report 2005
According to Norges Bank's Annual Report 2005, published Friday 12 May, Norges Bank's projections for inflation in 2005 were revised downwards slightly in Inflation Report 1/05, but were unchanged thereafter.
Central Bank of The Bahamas - Annual Report 2005
According to the Central Bank of The Bahamas's Annual Report 2005, preliminary indications are that, despite the rise in global oil prices and devastating hurricanes, the growth momentum of the Bahamian economy was sustained during 2005.
ECB Convergence Report May 2006
The European Central Bank (ECB) on Tuesday 16 May published a Convergence Report which has been prepared following requests for a country examination from Slovenia on 2 March 2006 and Lithuania on 16 March 2006.
Bangladesh Bank - Annual Report 2004-2005
According to the Bangladesh Bank's Annual Report 2004-2005, during FY05 the Bangladesh economy was confronted with some serious challenges.
Phil Fed's Survey of Professional Forecasters
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia published its Second Quarter 2006 Survey of Professional Forecasters on 15 May. Stronger growth in real GDP this year will come at the expense of weaker growth next year, according to 53 forecasters surveyed.
Bahrain Monetary Agency - Annual Report 2004
According to the Bahrain Monetary Agency's Annual Report 2004, in 2004, the global economy experienced one of its strongest years of growth with overall global economic output rising by 5.1%.
National Bank of Belarus - Annual Report 2004
According to the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus's Annual Report 2004, the economic situation in 2004, on the whole, was characterised by a deceleration of inflationary and devaluation processes and higher rates of GDP growth.
Central Bank of Belize - Annual Report 2004
According to the Central Bank of Belize's Annual Report 2004, buoyancy in tourism, productivity gains in the primary sector, a resurgence in construction and manufacturing, as well as increases in real estate/ business and financial services generated…
ECB Monthly Bulletin, May 2006
The European Central Bank published its May 2006 Monthly Bulletin on Thursday 11 May. In the report the ECB reiterated its outlook that monetary and credit growth remains very dynamic in the euro area and strong vigilance is needed to ensure price…
Norges Bank Economic Bulletin, April 2006
Norges Bank has published its April 2006 Economic Bulletin. The latest Bulletin includes: "Economic perspectives" address by Svein Gjedrem, "Projections, uncertainty and choice of interest rate assumption in monetary policy" address by Jarle Bergo, and …