China’s factory-gate deflation eases in October, consumer prices rise
October consumer prices rise 0.2% from a year earlier Producer price index extends three-year drop but moderates Authorities…
US tariffs likely push Japan into first economic contraction in six quarters: Reuters poll
TOKYO, Nov 7 (Reuters) – Japan’s economy probably contracted for the first time in six quarters in the…
Dollar weakens amid soft labor US data
Item 1 of 2 Woman holds British Pound banknotes in this illustration taken May 30, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration…
Investors bet on ‘joy postponed’ with a BoE cut in December
Policymakers voted 5-4 to keep rates at 4% Analysts had expected a 6-3 split in favour of no…
Subdued Philippine inflation leaves door open for December rate cut
Inflation below central bank’s target for eighth month Below target inflation could allow for rate cut in December…
Bank of Japan debated growing case for rate hike, September minutes show
One member saw need to hold to avoid surprising markets Another saw timing ripe for hike from Japan…
US economy at risk of wobble as lower-income consumers get squeezed
Rising costs, job market outlook could stress households Government shutdown may impact food benefits, healthcare costs Fed monitors…
Bessent says high US interest rates may have caused housing recession
Item 1 of 2 A “For Sale” sign stands in front of a house, on the North Shore…
Germany’s economy stagnates in third quarter as exports fall
Germany’s GDP stagnates in Q3 amid declining exports Chancellor Merz’s fiscal measures face delays Employment growth remains weak,…
BOJ chief signals chance of rate hike soon, says wage momentum key
Item 1 of 2 Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference after a BOJ policy…
White House says October inflation data unlikely to be released next month
Government shutdown halts inflation data collection Economists worry about impact on economic surveillance Bureau of Labor Statistics unlikely…
Euro zone business activity growth accelerates as demand jumps, PMI shows
Germany’s private sector records strongest growth in nearly 2-1/2 years France’s activity declines amid volatile political climate Euro…