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

Emerging Currencies: December and Full 2024 (Monthly)

January 3, 2025
US dollar surged in December as euro nears parity, emerging currencies diverge. 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.
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Inflation in Emerging Countries (Monthly)

December 18, 2024
Inflation rates are steadily declining in low-cost countries, with the risk of transitioning from disinflation to deflation already evident in China. In contrast, Bangladesh continues to grapple with rising inflation. 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. <div

China Textile & Clothing Production Costs (Monthly)

December 17, 2024
China's recent economic data has fallen short of expectations, prompting policymakers to consider more assertive measures, including a potential devaluation of the renminbi to enhance export competitiveness. Our comprehensive statistical report offers an in-depth analysis of China's production costs and consumer prices, focusing on the textile and clothing sectors. The report includes historical data on producer prices, purchasing prices, consumer prices, PMI surveys, and apparel exports.
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Emerging Currencies: November 2024 (Monthly)

December 3, 2024
The surge of the US dollar following Trump’s election has led to a significant weakening of the euro, the pound, and, most notably, the renminbi. 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...