Trade

World Trade May 2018 Nowcast: 141.4 (+11.9% YoY)

After the strong run since spring 2017, growth in global economy is flattening out. However, there are significant differences between countries, regions and groups: Emerging markets — particularly in Asia — are enjoying increasing trade…

World Trade April 2018 Nowcast: 140.8 (+13.1% YoY)

Based on gKNi World Trade Indicator, global trade is increasing again, after a setback in March. Latest trends show positive dynamic in Asia and Latin America, while economies in Europe recover from the temporary negative development in March…

The U.S. trade deficit is likely to deteriorate

World Trade March 2018 Nowcast: 142.4 (+14.6% YOY)

Global trade increased at the slowest pace in five months during March. Although trade has moderated, the data, so far, does not point to a turning point towards a recessive decline. The gKNi World Trade Indicator (WTI) stood at 142.4 at the…

While ‘trade war’ rhetoric picks up the world trade cycle remains in decent shape

The tariffs authorized on steel and aluminum imports by the US administration has brought the prospect of trade wars back into the limelight. World leaders have been warned that a Donald…

World Trade February 2018 Nowcast: 141.0 (+14.0% YOY)

The gKNi World Trade Indicator (gKNi WTI) operated by LogIndex AG — the data company of Kuehne + Nagel Group — stood at 141.0 at the end of February. On an annual basis, this equates to +14.0% year-on-year, compared to +15,3% in the…

World Trade January 2018 Nowcast: 138.9 (+14.5% YOY)

The gKNi World Trade Indicator (gKNi WTI) powered by LogIndex AG — the data company of Kuehne + Nagel Group — stood at 138.9 at the end of January. On an annual basis, this equates to +14.5% year-on-year, compared to +12.5% in the…

World Trade December 2017 Nowcast: 133.9 (+10.9% YOY)

The gKNi World Trade Indicator (gKNi WTI) powered by LogIndex AG — the data company of Kuehne + Nagel Group — stood at 133.9 at the end of December. On an annual basis, this equates to +10.9% year-on-year, compared to 11.9% in the…

World Trade November 2017 Nowcast: 130.2 (+9.2% YOY)

The gKNi World Trade Indicator (gKNi WTI) powered by LogIndex AG — the data company of Kuehne + Nagel Group — stood at 130.2 at the end of November. On an annual basis, this equates to +9.2% year-on-year, compared to 9.4% in the previous…

World Trade October 2017 Nowcast: 130.2 (+10.2% YOY)

The gKNi World Trade Indicator (gKNi WTI) powered by LogIndex AG — the data company of Kuehne + Nagel Group — stood at 130.2 at the end of October. On an annual basis, this equates to +10.2% year-on-year, compared to 11.7% in the previous…