John Payne

Senior Economist specialising in Western & Central Europe and the Middle East regions.

[John Payne @john_payne7]

Higher oil prices could push global inflation close to 5% @OxfordEconomics

[D&B India @DNB_India]

Germany’s economic outlook is shifting – but will confidence translate into momentum?

Our latest Germany report takes an in-depth look at the country’s latest economic and political developments. To find out more, visit https://t.co/Th01FCGE1T

#BusinessGrowth #BusinessOptimism #ForeignInvestment #EU #Germany #EconomicInsights #Insight #DnB #DunAndBradstreet

[Dun & Bradstreet @DunBradstreet]

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[Ángel Talavera @atalaveraEcon]

One of those simple charts that still tends to work quite well: where wages go, services inflation tends to follow.

[D&B India @DNB_India]

D&B’s City Vitality Index offers an unprecedented, district-level view of India’s economic pulse. Mapping over 700 districts, the Index highlights varying levels of economic activity, revealing where momentum is building—and where opportunities await. From bustling metros to emerging growth hubs, this comprehensive snapshot empowers businesses and policymakers to make informed, data-driven decisions.

Read the report to know more - https://t.co/GBKDGYXXJy

#EmergingCities #IndiaGrowthStory #FutureOfGrowth #CityVitalityIndex #CVI2025

[John Payne @john_payne7]

Also…

🔁 A landmark EU-Mercosur trade deal would bring huge benefits to the Mercosur side, which rely on the EU much more for trade.

[John Payne @john_payne7]

Check out our latest Global Economic Outlook!

Key themes include:
💷 Global inflation will ease this year, providing relief to newly elected governments...
⚠️ ... but new governments brings heightened uncertainty for many businesses.

Read more here: https://t.co/yfhYPg1eBJ

[John Payne @john_payne7]

Should the vote of no confidence succeed then... 2025 presidential election?

[John Payne @john_payne7]

Big week for the French government... if Bayrou can survive the vote of no confidence then the new fiscal budget will bring some temporary stability and assurances to investors....

[John Payne @john_payne7]

Read the full report here: https://t.co/rw18nSXH6z

Contact us to access the full survey data, unveiling unique insights for your target regions!

#GlobalBusiness #GBOI #DNB

[John Payne @john_payne7]

🌍 Our first business optimism report of 2025 is out!

↘️ Firms are less confident going into Q1 2025.
💡 Downturn is likely a correction from an over-optimistic end to 2024.
🏦 A record year of elections brought in many new governments, creating business uncertainty.

[D&B India @DNB_India]

Inflation and elections are likely to continue to shape the global economy in 2025, while threats of trade war stoke uncertainty. Find out more in our latest Global Economic Outlook - https://t.co/ygd5ASGj6K

#globaleconomicoutlook #macroeconomics #tariffs

[John Payne @john_payne7]

First two inflation readings for September dramatically lower from France (1.5%) and Spain (1.7%) very helpful for the next ECB meeting.

[Peter Berezin @PeterBerezinBCA]

When it comes to China, the only chart that matters is this one, which shows that China’s working-age population is set to shrink by 70% by the end of the century. Stimulus efforts that focus on housing are bound to fail because there are already way too many homes.

[John Payne @john_payne7]

This marks a major shift in policy by Saudi Arabia - interested to see how they acquire new funding to continue making Vision 2030 progress.

[Reuters @Reuters]

Saudi Arabia to abandon $100 crude target to take back market share, FT reports https://t.co/H6aeIm59pG

[John Payne @john_payne7]

@ZiadMDaoud Any update on the timing of the investment or the type of projects targeted?

[John Payne @john_payne7]

Saudi Arabia's PIF topped global spending by sovereign wealth funds in 2023, as the country accelerates progress towards Vision 2030.
Read more on this plus Israel central bank and Turkey inflation here: https://t.co/FhDKQGSTwD

[John Payne @john_payne7]

Happy new year and the enjoy the return of #MENA in a Minute!
🏦#Israel central bank hikes interest rates
💲#Saudi PIF tops worldwide spending
🛍 #Turkey inflation rises ahead of elections

[Oxford Economics @OxfordEconomics]

Watch #MENA in a Minute to learn about the latest #economic developments in the region. Sign up to our MENA blog: https://t.co/QFJ67n0mWk  John Payne, our Senior Economist shares insights with you into how #Shekel has recovered lost value from the #war.

#MIAM

[Oxford Economics @OxfordEconomics]

Watch our #MENA Chart of the week. @sflivermore our Middle East Chief Economist, discusses how #Dubai posts stronger #GDP growth in Q2.
Click below to sign up for our MENA blog: https://t.co/YIdKLjsIuE.

[Oxford Economics @OxfordEconomics]

Watch #MENA in a Minute to learn about the latest #economic developments in the region. Sign up to our MENA blog: https://t.co/H2MGsLGjym. Elliot Garside, our Economist shares insights with you into how immediate plunge in the #shekel has since stabilised.
#MIAM

[John Payne @john_payne7]

Read below my colleague's response to the Israel Gaza war and the likely economic fallout here: https://t.co/VqDMRlujFj