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Trade Environment Reports

Our trade environment reports cover emerging currencies, minimum wages in emerging countries, production costs in China, and inflation rates in emerging countries.

Emerging Currencies: April 2024 (Monthly)

May 2, 2024
With US interest rates remaining higher for longer, the dollar continued to strengthen in April, causing most other currencies to either fall or remain stable. Our monthly statistical report presents a comprehensive overview of currency values in low-income nations relative to the US dollar, the euro, the British pound, the Indian rupee, the Pakistani rupee, and the Chinese renminbi over the past five years. Read more...

Inflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly)

April 23, 2024
Inflation rates have remained stubbornly elevated in a series of apparel-exporting countries, while rivals have experienced slower growth in consumer prices. Our monthly report compares inflation rates in low-cost countries, utilizing historical data dating back to 2010. Furthermore, we assess the impact of currency fluctuations against the US dollar, the euro, and the British pound to gauge the real terms of trade for exporters. Read more...

China Textile & Clothing Production Costs (Monthly)

April 18, 2024
The Chinese economy apparently rebounded in the first quarter, but the consumer demand remains anemic, including at apparel stores, and clothing exports have plunged in March. Our comprehensive statistical report provides an in-depth analysis of China's production costs and consumer prices, with a specific emphasis on the textile and clothing sectors. Read more...

Emerging Currencies: March & 1st Quarter 2024 (Monthly)

April 1, 2024
The Turkish currency continued its decline in March, while the Sri Lankan rupee further strengthened amidst a highly stable Forex market. Our monthly statistical report presents a comprehensive overview of currency values in low-income nations relative to the US dollar, the euro, the British pound, the Indian rupee, the Pakistani rupee, and the Chinese renminbi over the past five years. Read more...