Economy
Central banks, inflation, jobs and growth, and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
China's June Bank Lending Misses Expectations as Economic Slowdown Persists
China's banks issued 1.61 trillion yuan in new loans in June, up from May but below the expected 2 trillion yuan. Outstanding loan growth sl
Saudi Inflation Stays Cool at 1.8% as Wholesale Costs Surge to 4.8%
Saudi Arabia's consumer inflation remained steady at 1.8% in June, but wholesale prices jumped to 4.8%, hinting at rising costs upstream. Th
Meloni's Voting Reform Stalls in Parliament as Consob Leadership Nears Resolution
Italy's parliament blocked a key part of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's voting reform on Tuesday, highlighting coalition tensions. Meanwhil
Norway's Core Inflation Dips to 2.7% in June, Easing Rate Hike Pressure
Norway's core inflation cooled to 2.7% in June, well below forecasts, easing pressure on Norges Bank ahead of its August rate decision. The
China's Q2 Growth Misses Forecasts as Weak Property and Investment Weigh on Economy
China's economy expanded 4.3% year-on-year in Q2, below expectations, as weak domestic demand and a property slump offset gains from exports
BOJ Minutes Reveal 2016 Negative Rate Decision Passed by Single Vote Amid Deep Divisions
The Bank of Japan's 2016 decision to adopt negative interest rates passed by just one vote, according to newly released minutes. Policymaker
Treasury Yields Fall as June Inflation Data Eases Rate Hike Fears
June inflation cooled more than expected, with CPI falling 0.4% month-on-month and rising 3.5% year-on-year. Traders now see only a 16.6% ch
Angola Cuts Key Rate to 15.75% as Inflation Drops Below 11%
Angola's central bank lowered its policy rate by 125 basis points to 15.75% as inflation fell to 10.11% in June. The bank also trimmed its y
June CPI Cools More Than Expected, Slashing Odds of Fed Rate Hike
June's inflation report came in cooler than expected, with consumer prices rising 3.5% year-on-year and falling 0.4% month-on-month. Traders
US Inflation Cools Sharply in June, Core Prices Flat as Fed Rate Hopes Rise
US inflation cooled faster than expected in June, with the consumer price index falling 0.4% from May and core prices flat. The data suggest
Bank of Canada Expected to Hold Rate at 2.25% as Macklem Keeps Options Open
Nomura expects the Bank of Canada to hold its policy rate at 2.25% on Wednesday. Governor Macklem is likely to avoid clear forward guidance,
Dollar Slips as Markets Await June CPI Data and Fed Speakers
The US dollar slipped early Tuesday as markets paused ahead of June consumer price inflation data and a packed calendar of central bank appe