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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: 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...

Inflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly)

March 22, 2024
Inflation rates have declined or stabilized in emerging countries in February. Turkey remains trapped by a surge in consumer prices, however. Our monthly report compares inflation rates in low-cost countries, utilizing historical data dating back to June 2007. 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)

March 19, 2024
China's apparel exports experienced a significant increase in February, following substantial price reductions aimed at reducing excess capacities. 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: February 2024 (Monthly)

March 1, 2024
Emerging currencies stayed mostly stable in February, except for the Turkish lira and the Sri Lankan rupee. The euro could drop further in the coming months. 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...