Economy
Central banks, inflation, jobs and growth, and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
South Africa factory slump deepens as PMI falls to 45.8 in August
South Africa's manufacturing sector slipped deeper into contraction in August, with Absa's PMI falling to 45.8. New orders and output weaken
Italy's jobless rate holds at 5.8% in July as youth unemployment climbs
Italy's unemployment rate held at 5.8% in July, but youth joblessness ticked up to 18.9% and employment barely moved. The data suggests the
Greece's factory growth accelerates in August despite supply strains
Greece's factories expanded at a faster clip in August, with the PMI climbing to 54.4. Domestic orders led the way, but supply shortages and
German manufacturing PMI jumps to 54.3 in August on strong orders
Germany's factories accelerated in August as the S&P Global manufacturing PMI climbed to 54.3, with production growing at the fastest pace s
Poland's factory slump deepens as PMI falls to 48.3 in August
Poland's factory sector weakened further in August as the S&P Global PMI fell to 48.3, below the 50 threshold that separates growth from con
UK house prices rise again in August but miss forecasts
UK house prices rose again in August, but Nationwide's data came in below expectations. The Bank of England is expected to keep rates at 3.7
South Africa's rand steadies as investors await factory data
South Africa's rand was little changed early Tuesday as investors waited for August's manufacturing PMI and vehicle sales data. The figures
New Zealand credit demand slips as arrears tick higher
New Zealanders are borrowing less as high interest rates bite. Business credit demand fell 0.8% year on year, consumer credit demand dropped
Australia's factory growth steady at 52 as freight costs bite
Australia's manufacturing sector kept expanding in August, with the S&P Global PMI steady at 52. Stronger new orders were tempered by rising
Australia's current account deficit widens to AU$27.22B as imports surge
Australia's current account deficit widened to AU$27.22 billion in the June quarter, driven by higher fuel imports and record electric-vehic
China factory activity picks up in August as export orders surge
China's factory activity accelerated in August, with a private PMI climbing to 51.5. Output and export orders grew faster, but firms cut pri
Australian consumer confidence slips as inflation worries linger
Australian consumer confidence dropped 2.6 points to 74.9 in the latest ANZ-Roy Morgan survey, snapping a four-week winning streak. The pull