North Macedonia Trade Gap Narrows in May âšī¸
North Macedonia's trade deficit narrowed to $250 million in May 2025, with exports surging 28.7% year-on-year to $841 million and imports growing 13.3% to $1,091 million.
Macroeconomic data shows modest improvement in trade balance with increased export performance, but limited direct implications for global market indices or major stocks.
Macedonia Industrial Output Growth at 19-Month High âšī¸
North Macedonia's industrial production increased by 9.4% year-on-year in May 2025, with significant growth in mining and manufacturing sectors, marking the strongest industrial activity since October 2023.
Regional economic data shows moderate industrial growth, but limited direct implications for broader global markets. Incremental positive signals in manufacturing and mining suggest potential economic resilience, though the impact is localized and unlikely to significantly move major market indices.
Macedonia Retail Sales Rebound in May âšī¸
Macedonia's retail sales grew 2.8% year-on-year in May 2025, with strong performance in non-food products and automotive fuel sales, despite a slight decline in food and beverage sectors.
Modest retail sales growth indicates stable consumer spending with mixed sectoral performance. Limited direct relevance to global portfolio due to small market size and regional specificity.