Economy
Central banks, inflation, jobs and growth, and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
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
India's Rate Hike Expectations Fade as Core Inflation Holds Near 4%
India's June inflation ticked above 4%, but core inflation remains near 4%, prompting economists like Citi to expect the RBI to hold rates s
Small Business Optimism Rises, but Inflation Pressures Intensify
The NFIB's optimism index rose to 97.4 in June, but inflation concerns intensified: 21% of owners named it their top problem and 38% raised
US Small Business Optimism Edges Up in June, but High Rates Keep Hiring and Spending in Check
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index ticked up to 97.4 in June, driven by improved economic expectations and lower fuel costs. However, hi
Singapore Stocks Edge Higher as Q2 Growth Slows to 5.7%, Beating Fears
Singapore stocks edged higher on Tuesday even as advance estimates showed the economy grew 5.7% year over year in the second quarter, slowin
Japan's Factory Output Revised Down 2.1% in May, Signaling Fragile Recovery
Japan's factory output was revised down to a 2.1% year-over-year decline in May, missing expectations. The soft data could ease pressure on
German Retailers Squeezed as Costs Rise and Sales Fall, HDE Survey Shows
German retailers are under pressure as rising costs meet cautious shoppers. A survey by the German Retail Association (HDE) shows 42% of fir
Rupee Breaches 96 Per Dollar as Oil Surges on US Iran Blockade
India's rupee weakened past 96 per dollar after oil prices jumped to a one-month high, driven by the US reinstating a naval blockade on Iran
China's June Trade Surplus Hits $125.6 Billion as AI Hardware Exports Surge
China's trade surplus hit $125.6 billion in June as exports surged 27% year over year, fueled by demand for AI-related hardware. Imports als
Singapore Q2 GDP Surges 5.7% on AI-Driven Manufacturing Boom
Singapore's economy expanded 5.7% year over year in the second quarter, beating expectations as AI-linked manufacturing surged. Electronics
Australian Business Confidence Improves as Inflation Eases, Oil Jumps to $85
Australian business confidence improved in June as price pressures eased, according to a NAB survey. However, renewed Gulf tensions pushed B
Australian Consumer Confidence Edges Up, but Inflation Expectations Rise Again
Australian consumer confidence ticked up last week, but inflation expectations rose for the first time in five weeks. The mixed signals sugg