Ep. 218 - PMI in Focus: Update on inflation and a new PMI survey The Decisive Podcast: Insights and analysis to empower confident decision-making.

In this episode, our expert economists dive into the world of Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data and its impact on global markets.
We kick off with an intriguing discussion on the reassessment of central bank policies and the implications for financial markets. The PMI economists delve into the key drivers of inflation, such as rising wages and material costs, and analyze the pricing power of firms in various sectors.
The conversation then shifts to the newly launched PMI survey for the Kuwait economy. The survey covers various sectors, excluding oil production. The economists also confer about the latest PMI data from other Middle East North Africa economies including Egypt and the UAE.
Gain a deeper understanding of the PMI data and its significance in today's dynamic global economy.
Host:
Paul Smith, Director, Economic Indices, S&P Global Market Intelligence
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Featured experts:
Andrew Harker, Director, Economic Indicators & Surveys, S&P Global Market Intelligence
https://www.spglobal.com/en/enterprise/experts/harker-andrew.html
David Owen, Economist, Economic Indices, S&P Global Market Intelligence
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Read more about business activity in Kuwait:
https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/mi/research-analysis/competitive-pricing-helps-to-drive-business-activity-growth-in-kuwait-May24.html
Read more about business activity in Egypt:
https://www.spglobal.com/marketintelligence/en/mi/research-analysis/egyptian-business-activity-drops-sharply-in-february-amid-currency-crisis-Mar24.html
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