Singapore PMI edges up to 51.4 in July despite Middle East supply-chain pressures
[SINGAPORE] The Republic’s factory activity expanded at a slightly faster pace in July, supported by the continuing artificial…
China’s manufacturing PMI drops back into contraction as weak demand drags
Economy Index slips to 49.3 in January from 50.1 in December An employee works on a production line…
US business activity steady in January; consumer sentiment improves
Import tariffs cited by S&P Global as key driver of high prices S&P Global survey shows exports hit…
UK businesses report post-budget bounce
UK composite PMI rises to highest since April 2024 Services leads upturn but manufacturing grows too Data adds…
Pressure heaps on dollar as Venezuela fear gives way to optimism
Demand for safe haven assets cools after geopolitical tensions Market attention turning to US macroeconomic data Fed’s Kashkari…
China’s services growth hits 6-month low in December, shows private PMI
New business growth slows, foreign demand declines Business sentiment improves with high expectations for 2026 Companies cut staffing…
Euro zone manufacturing slips deeper into contraction at year-end, PMI shows
BENGALURU, Jan 2 (Reuters) – Euro zone factory activity retreated further into contraction territory in December as production…
European factory activity ends 2025 in deeper contraction but Asia shines on improved demand
Euro zone factory activity slipped into deeper contraction in December Asian factory activity rebounds with growth in key…
Morning Bid: All I want for Xmas is accurate economic data
Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend.…
Bank of England set to cut rates as inflation and economy slow
Bank of England expected to lower rates to 3.75% from 4% Investors see one or two more interest…
Report: Construction activity falls again in November
There were further sign of demand weakness in the Irish construction activity sector in November as new orders…
China’s exports top expectations on strong sales to non-US markets
Exports top expectations as non-US shipments lead amid high US tariffs Imports underperform, pointing to still-subdued domestic demand…