Economy
Central banks, inflation, jobs and growth, and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
US durable goods orders hold steady in August, beating forecasts
US durable goods orders were flat in August, beating forecasts for a decline. Core capital goods orders rose 1.6%, signaling business invest
Rising energy bills threaten European consumer confidence
German consumer morale has hit a four-month low as households worry about energy costs, while the UK's confidence boost looks fragile. The d
US jobs and inflation data this week to guide Fed's next rate move
The Federal Reserve raised US interest rates this month for the first time since 2023. This week's inflation and jobs reports will reveal wh
US consumer sentiment drops to four-month low as inflation expectations climb
US consumer sentiment hit a four-month low in September, falling to 48.1 from 51.7 in August. One-year inflation expectations rose to 4.6%,
US consumer sentiment edges up but inflation worries persist
US consumers felt slightly less gloomy in September, with the University of Michigan's sentiment index revised up to 48.1. However, inflatio
JPMorgan sees Turkey starting rate cuts by October as inflation cools
JPMorgan predicts Turkey's central bank will begin cutting its benchmark rate at the October 22 meeting, with a 100-basis-point reduction ex
Canada payrolls rise for fifth month as wage growth cools to 3.2%
Canada added payroll jobs for a fifth consecutive month in July, according to Rosenberg Research. However, wage growth eased to 3.2% year ov
Thailand targets 2.5% growth next year with chip push and subsidies
Thailand's finance minister expects 2.5% growth next year, leaning on a push for niche semiconductor investment and short-term consumer subs
Bailey warns high energy prices could force Bank of England rate hike
The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% in a 6-3 vote, but Governor Andrew Bailey warned that stubbornly high energy prices could still forc
Malaysia stocks dip as leading index rises but coincident index falls
Malaysia's benchmark KLCI slipped 0.04% on Friday. New data showed the leading index rose 0.3% in July, but the coincident index fell 0.1%,
Australian business conditions turn negative for first time since 2020
Australian business conditions turned negative for the first time since 2020, according to NAB's quarterly survey. Costs are rising faster t
UK consumer confidence hits two-year high in September, GfK says
UK consumer confidence improved to a two-year high in September, with GfK's index at -13, beating expectations. Households feel better about