Economy
Central banks, inflation, jobs and growth, and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
Italy's Factory Output Dips 0.3% in May, Signaling Uneven Recovery
Italy's industrial production fell 0.3% in May, missing economists' expectations. Despite the monthly dip, output was up 0.9% over the March
Poland's Central Bank Raises Inflation Forecast, Hints at Possible Rate Cut
Poland's central bank raised its inflation forecast after an energy shock and weaker zloty pushed up costs. Governor Glapinski still hinted
Westpac Warns of One More RBA Rate Hike Before Cuts Begin in 2027
Westpac now expects the RBA to start cutting rates in August 2027, but warns of a possible hike in August and September if inflation remains
Taiwan's Central Bank Raises 2026 Inflation Forecast After Q2 CPI Overshoot
Taiwan's central bank raised its 2026 inflation forecasts after second-quarter CPI came in hotter than expected at 2.17%. Officials still ex
Japan's Wholesale Inflation Accelerates in June, Raising Rate Hike Prospects
Japan's producer price index jumped 7.1% year-on-year in June, above expectations and faster than May. The rise, driven by fuel and metals,
Peru Holds Rate at 4.25% for Tenth Straight Meeting as Inflation Risks Linger
Peru's central bank held its benchmark interest rate at 4.25% for the tenth straight meeting, as policymakers weigh oil price volatility and
Egypt's Central Bank Holds Rates as Inflation Signals Diverge
Egypt's central bank held its key interest rates steady on Thursday, keeping the deposit rate at 19% and the lending rate at 20%. The decisi
Fed Minutes Reveal Deep Split on Rate Path: Hikes Still Possible
The Fed's latest meeting minutes reveal a deep split among officials on whether inflation is cooling enough to hold rates steady or if anoth
France's Economy Edges Up 0.2% in Q2 as Businesses Adapt to Record Heatwave
France's central bank now sees second-quarter growth of 0.2%, up from flat, after businesses adapted to a record June heatwave by shifting w
Mexico Inflation Drops to 3.37% in June, Easing Pressure on Banxico to Cut Rates
Mexico's annual inflation cooled to 3.37% in June, below economists' expectations of 3.52%. The drop follows Banxico's decision to hold its
US Jobless Claims Dip to 215,000, Signaling Resilient Labor Market
New US jobless claims slipped to 215,000 last week, indicating employers are still holding onto workers. Continuing claims ticked up slightl
Japan Rewrites Economic Blueprint to Reaffirm BOJ Independence After Bond Selloff
Japan's government is revising its economic blueprint to reaffirm the Bank of Japan's independence, after bond yields surged to a 30-year hi