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  • Bank of Canada: Money Market and Interest Rates Overview (January 1-5, 2024)

    The Bank of Canada’s daily release of financial market statistics for the period of January 1 to January 5, 2024, provides valuable insights into key interest rates affecting the Canadian economy. https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=1010013901

  • UK Consumer Trends: July to September 2023

    The latest release of household final consumption expenditure (HHFCE) data for the UK, covering the third quarter of 2023 (July to September), offers insights into consumer trends and economic growth. This accredited National Statistic provides a comprehensive view of household spending on goods and services. Here are the key findings: Consumer Trends Data: Measuring the…

  • UK Business Insights: Challenges and Impact on Economy – January 4, 2024

    The latest release of the Business Insights and Conditions Survey (BICS) provides valuable information on the challenges faced by UK businesses and their impact on the economy. Conducted through a voluntary fortnightly survey, the BICS captures real-time data on financial performance, workforce, trade, and business resilience. Here are the key findings from Wave 98, conducted…

  • Demographic Trends in France: 2 to 6 Million Additional Households Expected by 2050

    A recent study by the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (Insee) indicates that the number of households in France is projected to increase, though at a slower pace than before, between 2018 and 2050. Projections suggest that there could be between 32 and 36 million households in 2050, compared to 30 million…

  • Germany Records 1.02 Million Deaths in 2023, December Mortality Down 7%

    In 2023, Germany reported approximately 1.02 million deaths, marking a 4% decrease compared to the previous year, with December mortality figures notably 7% below the four-year average. These findings, based on a special evaluation by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), come after years of anticipating a rise in mortality due to an aging population. The…

  • Italy: Press Release – Quarterly Report on Public Administrations, Household Income, Family Savings, and Corporate Profits – Q3 2023

    In this quarterly update on institutional sectors, we present the state of Public Administrations (AP), along with estimations related to households and corporations. The data for Public Administrations is presented in raw form, while that for households and corporations is seasonally adjusted. Key Highlights: Analysis: In Q3 2023, the public finance scenario shows an improvement…

  • Labour Force Characteristics in Canada by Occupation (2019-2023)

    The annual report on Labour Force Characteristics by Occupation provides insights into Canada’s workforce dynamics. The data, spanning from 2019 to 2023, reveals key trends across various occupations. Here are the highlights: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=1410041601

  • UK Business Insights: January 4, 2024

    The latest release of the Business Insights and Conditions Survey (BICS) sheds light on the challenges faced by UK businesses, providing real-time information on critical factors affecting the economy. Here are the key points from the January 4, 2024 release: Commentary: The data reflects the resilience of UK businesses amid challenges, with improvements in supply…

  • Italy’s Financial Landscape in Q3 2023: Improvements in Public Debt and Consumer Power

    In the third quarter of 2023, Italy witnessed positive shifts in its financial dynamics, reflecting improvements in public debt and the purchasing power of consumers. Public Finances: Household and Consumer Trends: Corporate Sector: Expert Commentary: In the third quarter of 2023, Italy’s public finance picture displays improved debt metrics and reduced tax pressure compared to…

  • Critical Security Alert: Postfix Vulnerabilities Pose Security Risk

    A series of critical vulnerabilities in Postfix, the popular mail transfer agent, have been discovered, raising concerns about potential security breaches. The vulnerabilities, classified as allowing the “Contournement de la politique de sécurité” (Bypass of security policy), affect Postfix versions prior to 3.8.4, 3.7.9, 3.6.13, and 3.5.23. Security experts have identified that these vulnerabilities could…

  • Critical Security Alert: Microsoft Edge Vulnerability Exploited

    A significant security vulnerability has been unearthed in Microsoft Edge, posing a potential threat to users. The flaw, marked as CVE-2023-7024, allows attackers to exploit unspecified security issues in versions of Microsoft Edge earlier than 120.0.2210.91, based on Chromium version 120.0.6099.130. According to Google, this vulnerability (CVE-2023-7024) is actively being exploited, emphasizing the urgency for…

  • Italy Updates Health Database with Latest Indicators

    Italy has released the latest version of its Health for All database, a comprehensive system containing 4,000 health indicators. The database, structured for use with the World Health Organization’s HFA software, undergoes periodic updates. In this version, historical series in various sections have been refreshed, covering socio-demographic context, mortality by cause, lifestyles, prevention, chronic and…

  • France: Population Statistics for Overseas Territories in 2021

    The population data as of January 1, 2021, within the territorial boundaries of municipalities as of January 1, 2023, has been officially released and authenticated by a decree currently under development (end of December 2023). The 2021 vintage legal populations will come into effect on January 1, 2024. Their statistical reference date is January 1,…

  • German Employment Continues Slight Rise in November 2023

    Detailed Analysis: In November 2023, Germany recorded a continued increase in employment, with approximately 46.1 million individuals holding jobs. The seasonally adjusted data showed a marginal rise of 19,000 individuals (0.0%) compared to the previous month, where October 2023 exhibited a similar increase after three consecutive months of decline. However, the overall level of employment,…

  • Dutch Economic Outlook: December 2023 Conjuncture Assessment

    The Dutch economy, as depicted by the Conjuncture Clock, provides a comprehensive snapshot of its current state and anticipated trends. This tool amalgamates essential economic indicators published by CBS over the past month or quarter. The cyclical nature of the economy is evident, with periods of robust growth interspersed with phases of stagnation or contraction.…

  • Mortality Update: Life Expectancy for Norwegian Men Reaches 80.92 Years

    The latest mortality data for Norway reveals that the total number of deaths in Week 51 of 2023 reached 979, contributing to a total of 45,774 deaths in 2022. Among these, 22,882 were men, and 22,892 were women. The life expectancy at birth for Norwegian men in 2022 stands at an average of 80.92 years,…

  • U.S. Cybersecurity Speaker Series Emphasizes Preparing for Post-Quantum Threats

    In the latest edition of the Cybersecurity Speaker Series, NSA’s top cryptographic authorities discuss the urgent need to prepare for the impending quantum threat. Dr. Adrian Stanger and Dr. William J. Layton emphasize the vulnerability of current cryptographic systems to quantum computers, which, if developed on a large scale, could compromise the foundation of global…

  • Norwegian Salmon Prices Witness 3.7% Increase in Week 51, 2023

    In week 51 of 2023, the export price for fresh salmon reached 91.03 NOK/kg, marking a 3.7% increase compared to the previous week. The export volume for fresh salmon in week 51 amounted to 18,480 tons, reflecting a 24.7% decrease compared to the preceding week, where the volume was 24,551 tons. Additionally, during week 51,…

  • Canadian Freight Rail Services Prices Surge in Q4 2023

    The Freight Rail Services Price Index in Canada experienced a notable upswing in the fourth quarter of 2023, registering a 6.9% increase from Q3 2023 to Q4 2023. The overall index, based on the 2018=100 reference, rose to 130.9. Among specific commodities, the Metals and Minerals category showed the most substantial surge, recording a remarkable…

  • Consumer Spending in the UK Contracts in Q3 2023

    In the third quarter of 2023, household spending in the UK contracted by 0.5% when adjusted for inflation compared to the previous quarter. Despite this decline, spending showed a 0.7% increase compared to the same period in 2022. However, when contrasted with pre-pandemic levels in Q4 2019, household spending witnessed a decrease of 1.6%. These…