Macroeconomics
On the political stage, there have been interesting developments, most notably with US president, Joe Biden, announcing his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential election in November.
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30 July 2024
Market Intelligence—30.07.24
German Perspective – 30.07.24
This week: Unless there is a surprising surge in activity in Asia, there is little to say in market reports from mid-July to mid-August. While there used to be surprising events from time to time, even during...
US Perspective – 30.07.24
Sales of cured cattle hides for the period ending July 18 were 443,800 pieces. The figure for exports of wet blue was 156,300 pieces.
The most recent reports on hide prices showed butt-branded steer hides...
16 July 2024
Market Intelligence—16.07.24
Macroeconomics
There have been some particularly significant events in politics over the past two weeks. The presidential election in the US in November is something that is not only important nationally, but...
German Perspective – 16.07.24
This week: The holiday season is with us. This would all be far less significant if the conditions we faced this year before the holidays were different. Normally, prices are often under pressure before...
US Perspective – 16.07.24
Sales of cured cattle hides for the period ending July 4 were 349,800 pieces. The figure for exports of wet blue was 61,900 pieces.
The most recent reports on hide prices showed a slight fall for steer hides,...
02 July 2024
Market Intelligence—02.07.24
Macroeconomics
In Europe, the EU Commission is endeavouring to fill all positions after the European elections in June in such a way that all parties involved feel that they have been sufficiently recognised....
German Perspective – 02.07.24
This week: It is usually July that sees a significant slowdown, but this year the holiday phase seemed to begin at the end of May. The only hope that remains, at least for the European leather industry, is...
US Perspective – 02.07.24
Sales of cured cattle hides for the period ending June 20 were 395,800 pieces. The figure for exports of wet blue was 278,500 pieces.
The most recent reports on hide prices showed a slight rise for steer...