D.B.I.X. – the business barometer for the world economy
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The D.B.I.X. continues to decline in August, which indicates that the global economy is in a very weak position.
Stefan Bergheim, analyst at Deutsche Bank Research in Frankfurt/Main explains:
"The reasons for the decline are well known. The very high commodity prices, especially oil and food were depressing consumers‘ purchasing power. On the top of this we obviously had the global financial crisis which is still ongoing."
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USA – Purchasing Manager Index
The US Purchasing Manager Index has remained rather stable over the last several months. The economy in the U.S. is weak, but there is no more danger of a recession. »Mehr zu: title"
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Japan – ESRI-Index of Business Conditions
In Japan all the confidence indicators have turned south for several months. They are still slightly above the long-term average, but weakend very sharply. »Mehr zu: title"
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Germany – ifo Business Climate Index
The ifo climate is falling like a stone. It is now below its long term average. »Mehr zu: title"
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What's the D.B.I.X.?
Deutsche Bank Research has created exclusively for DW-TV an index that measures the mood of the global economy.
The DBIX, or German International Business Index, is made up of three key indices from three major economies: the US, Japan and Germany. Deutsche Bank Research experts collate and analyze the structural challenges in the various economic regions.
From the US, the source is the Purchasing Manager Index, which surveys 400 leading American companies. From Japan, data comes from the Index of Business Conditions compiled by the Economic and Social Research Institute based in Tokyo. From Germany, the information comes from the closely-watched ifo Business Confidence Survey, which checks the pulse of 7,000 German companies.
