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HCOB Global Trade Tracker
China and the US fuel Global Trade
April 25, 2024
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April 18, 2024
Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCOB) has developed a new tracker that captures developments in real global trade on a monthly basis. The "HCOB Global Trade Tracker" comprises export and import data from 81 countries, which are processed to determine regional trends and identify the biggest growth drivers. The comprehensive country data collected by the national statistical offices are also aggregated into a reliable global trade indicator.
read moreMarch 28, 2024
Hamburg Commercial Bank AG (HCOB) presented its audited figures for the 2023 financial year on Thursday and confirmed its net income before taxes of EUR 427 (363) million along with the other key figures published in February. The robust pre-tax result was achieved – despite a difficult macroeconomic environment and challenging developments on the real estate markets – due to a further noticeable increase in operating income, solid new business and stringent cost management. The bank's capital and liquidity positions remained at a high level.
read moreFebruary 16, 2024
Hamburg Commercial Bank AG (HCOB) is providing the HEREP III real estate fund initiated by international real estate company Hines with financing in the high double-digit million euro range. The funds will be used for the purchase of a 284,000 square meter plot of land and the construction of a total of 115,000 square meters of commercial and industrial real estate in Grimma. The future commercial and industrial park consists of two construction phases, each with six separate rental areas. The building will meet the latest energy standards and the aim is to achieve DGNB Platinum certification (DGNB: German Sustainable Building Council). Construction of the new center is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2024 and the facility is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.
read moreApril 25, 2024
China and the US fuel Global Trade
In February 2024, global trade surged by a robust 1.2% compared to the previous month. Germany's foreign trade appears subdued, while many European neighboring countries can catch up.
Global Trade Tracker ( PDF, 211 kB )April 18, 2024
China and the US fuel Global Trade
In February 2024, global trade surged by a robust 1.2% compared to the previous month. Germany's foreign trade appears subdued, while many European neighboring countries can catch up.
Global Trade Tracker ( PDF, 211 kB )April 18, 2024
China and the US fuel Global Trade
In February 2024, global trade surged by a robust 1.2% compared to the previous month. Germany's foreign trade appears subdued, while many European neighboring countries can catch up.
Global Trade Tracker ( PDF, 211 kB )April 12, 2024
A Promising Start to the Year
China will probably start the year at 1.3% QoQ in the first quarter, boosted by a recovering industrial sector. We expect growth of 4.4% in 2024. Restrained by structural problems, we see growth of only 3.6% in 2025.
China Quarterly ( PDF, 691 kB )