The Global Coincident and Leading Barometers rise in December, with both surpassing slightly the 100-point mark for the first time since March of this year. This month’s increases are primarily attributable to favourable developments in the Asia, Pacific & Africa region.
In December, the Global Economic Coincident Barometer rises by 1.4 points to 101.3 points, and the Leading Barometer rises by 1.5 points to 101.6 points. Among the regions, Asia, Pacific & Africa and, to a lesser extent, the Western Hemisphere contribute positively to the result, while the indicators for Europe remain stable in both time horizons.