Economy
Central banks, inflation, jobs and growth, and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
Canada's September CPI: What It Means for a December BoC Rate Hike
Canada's September CPI lands Monday, and it could either cement or soften expectations for a December Bank of Canada rate hike. Markets have
Switzerland and EFTA partners sign free trade pact with Vietnam
Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein signed a free trade deal with Vietnam, cutting tariffs on industrial goods and giving EFTA e
China expected to hold key lending rates steady in October
All 22 economists in a Reuters poll expect China's central bank to hold its key lending rates steady in October. The one-year and five-year
Supply shocks could keep global food prices high into 2027
Global food prices are climbing again as shipping snarls, El Nino weather, and costly fertilizer squeeze supplies. Reuters warns the pressur
China's Q3 growth beats forecasts, easing pressure for big stimulus
China's Q3 GDP grew 4.5% year-on-year, slightly above forecasts, easing pressure on officials to launch massive stimulus. But weak property
RBA's Kent: Job Market Cooling Faster Than Expected, Rate Path Uncertain
Australia's central bank says the job market may be cooling faster than expected after unemployment jumped to 4.7% in September. But the RBA
BOJ's Ueda Signals Inflation Is Nearly at 2% Target
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda told parliament that underlying inflation is 'quite close' to the 2% target, citing AI demand and a tight
New Zealand services growth stalls as election caution weighs
New Zealand's services sector grew for a fourth straight month in September, but the pace slowed sharply. The PSI came in at 50.9, with busi
China's Q3 growth data set to test global markets this week
China's Q3 GDP report headlines a busy week of earnings and inflation data. With exports propping up growth while domestic demand lags, the
Bank of Canada warns oil prices could keep inflation elevated
The Bank of Canada plans to lift its quarterly inflation forecast before its October 28 rate decision, with Governor Tiff Macklem pointing t
Colombia's central bank sees limits to rate hikes as supply shocks drive inflation
Colombia's central bank is holding its benchmark rate at 12.25%, but one policymaker says inflation is being driven more by supply problems
US factory output beats forecasts in September on utilities surge
US industrial production rose 0.7% in September, beating forecasts, as a surge in utilities output offset a 3% drop in motor vehicles and pa