China Current Account Surplus Largest on Record ℹ️
China's current account surplus expanded significantly in Q4 2024 to $163.8 billion, marking the largest quarterly surplus on record, driven by strong export performance and a narrowing services deficit.
Broad macroeconomic data with potential implications for global trade dynamics and emerging market investments, but not directly disruptive to portfolio positioning
Austria Current Account Surplus Narrows in Q4 ℹ️
The eurozone's current account surplus narrowed in Q4 2024 to EUR 2.3 billion, primarily due to a goods account deficit, though the full year surplus increased to EUR 11.7 billion from EUR 6.3 billion in 2023.
Moderate economic indicator showing mixed trade performance with overall annual improvement, potentially affecting European market sentiment
Thailand Current Account Surplus Largest Since 2020 📈
Thailand's current account surplus significantly expanded to USD 5.5 billion in February 2025, driven by strong export growth of 13.9% and a substantial increase in trade surplus.
Strong macroeconomic indicators suggest robust economic performance, potentially benefiting emerging market and regional investment strategies
India Current Account Gap Widens Less than Anticipated ℹ️
India reported a current account deficit of $11.5 billion in Q4 2024, with a widening merchandise trade deficit but increased services surplus and personal transfer receipts.
Moderate economic indicator showing mixed signals in trade and services, with potential implications for emerging markets and global economic trends
Brazil's Current Account Gap Widens, Still Below Forecast 📉
Brazil's current account deficit increased to $8.8 billion in February 2025, driven by a trade balance shift to deficit and a 25.7% surge in imports while exports declined by 1.8%.
Macroeconomic indicators suggest economic challenges in Brazil, with potential implications for emerging markets and trade-sensitive portfolios
Netherlands Current Account Surplus Widens in Q4 📈
The Netherlands experienced an increase in its current account surplus to €38.9 billion in Q4 2024, driven by growth in goods and services account surpluses, with improvements in primary income accounts.
Indicates economic strength and trade performance, with potential positive implications for European market and broader investment sentiment
Uruguay Current Account Deficit Shrink in Q4 ℹ️
Uruguay reported a narrowing current account deficit of USD 383 million in Q4 2024, improving from USD 540 million in the same period last year, driven by an expansion in goods and services surplus.
Limited direct impact on global markets, minor macroeconomic signal from a smaller emerging market economy
Costa Rica Current Account Deficit Gap Expands in Q4 2024 ℹ️
Costa Rica's current account deficit increased to USD 652 million in Q4 2024, with broader economic indicators showing shifts in goods, services, and secondary account performances.
Limited direct impact on global markets due to Costa Rica's relatively small economic scale, with minor implications for emerging market exposure
Croatia Current Account Gap Widens in Q4 📉
Croatia's current account deficit significantly increased in Q4 2024, expanding from EUR 1051 million to EUR 1571 million, with a notable rise in goods deficit and decline in services and secondary income surplus.
Minor economic indicator for regional market exposure, limited direct impact on broader portfolio performance
Hungary Current Account Shifts to Surplus 📈
Hungary's current account improved in Q4 2024, recording a surplus of EUR 0.11 billion compared to a deficit in the previous year, driven by a higher services surplus and narrower income deficits.
Modest macroeconomic improvement for emerging markets, with minor positive signals for regional economic performance
Argentina Current Account Swings to Surplus in Q4 ℹ️
Argentina recorded a significant current account surplus of USD 1.029 billion in Q4 2024, driven by a substantial increase in goods account surplus, indicating improved economic performance compared to the previous year.
Limited direct impact on portfolio holdings, as no specific Argentine assets are in the portfolio. Marginally positive economic signal for emerging markets exposure.
Palestine’s Current Account Deficit Shrinks in Q4 ℹ️
Palestine's current account deficit significantly reduced in Q4 2024, with improvements in income surplus and current transfer surplus, alongside a narrowing goods deficit.
Limited direct impact on portfolio holdings, minor macroeconomic data point for emerging markets exposure