Economy
Central banks, inflation, jobs and growth, and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
Spain's factory activity accelerates in October as new orders return
Spain's factories picked up speed in October, with a key survey showing faster output growth and the first rise in new orders in six months.
Poland's factory slump stalls as PMI hits 50.0, but costs still climb
Poland's factory sector stopped shrinking in October as the PMI hit 50.0, helped by stronger export orders. But input costs kept climbing, w
Turkey's factory slump deepens as costs keep climbing
Turkey's factory activity contracted further in October, with the PMI slipping to 47.3. New orders fell for a 40th straight month, and cost
Bank of Japan signals comfort with 2% inflation, paving way for rate hike
The Bank of Japan signaled it is more comfortable with inflation near its 2% target, saying a rate hike could cool prices while supporting c
China's official PMIs slip back into contraction in October
China's official PMIs dipped back into contraction in October, with the composite gauge at 49.7. A private S&P Global survey still showed gr
China's factory growth holds, but falling export prices signal margin squeeze
S&P Global's China manufacturing PMI edged down to 52.0 in October, still above the 50 growth threshold. But export orders cooled and factor
Ireland's factories keep growing in October but cost pressures return
Ireland's factory sector kept expanding in October, but the pace slowed slightly as shipping delays and higher energy and transport costs pu
South Korea factory growth cools sharply in October as demand softens
South Korea's factories kept growing in October, but the pace slowed sharply. The PMI fell to 51.3 from 53.9, with weaker output and new ord
Bank of England set to raise rates to 4.0% as inflation proves sticky
The Bank of England is widely expected to raise UK interest rates to 4.0% on Thursday. But with markets pricing several more hikes, the key
Australia's factory slump persists in October as costs climb
Australia's factory sector contracted for a second straight month in October, with new orders falling and jobs cut. Input costs rose at the
China's factory activity slips back into contraction in October
China's factory activity contracted in October as the official PMI fell to 49.3 from 50.1. New orders and exports weakened, and the services
Yen Strengthens as BOJ Signals Faster Rate Hikes Ahead
The Bank of Japan kept its policy rate at 1.25% but upgraded its inflation view and suggested it could hike every few months. The yen rose f