The index that measures the economic activities of OECD countries drops slightly. In May, it stood at 100,3 points, from 100,4 in April. However, the Paris organization notes, it continues to emerge that there are two speeds within the area. The United States, Japan and Russia see a slight drop to 100,9, 100,7 and 100,3 points respectively, confirming their stay above the long-term average even if they show a slowdown.
Otherwise Europe continues to stay below this threshold. Italy, for example, went from 99 in April to 98,9 in May, France (99,6) and Great Britain (99,7) were stable, while Germany dropped from 99,5 to 99,4 points. Change of course also confirmed for some emerging economies: the super-index for China fell to 99,2 (99,4) and for India to 97,8 (98). As far as the euro area is concerned, activity continues to be stable (99,6 points for the third consecutive month). Lastly, Brazil grew from 99 to 99,2 points.
