Economy
Central banks, inflation, jobs and growth, and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
Kenya Shilling Steadies on Remittance Inflows as Ghana, Uganda Currencies Slip
Kenya's shilling is expected to hold steady next week thanks to remittance inflows, while Ghana's cedi and Uganda's shilling face downward p
Saudi Business Confidence Rises to 56.6 in June Despite Industrial Production Slump
Saudi Arabia's business confidence index rose to 56.6 in June from 55.6 in May, signaling growing optimism in the private sector. This comes
Taiwan Central Bank Warns AI Boom's Debt-Fueled Expansion Risks Bubble
Taiwan's central bank governor says the AI boom driving the economy is based on real demand, but warns that debt-fueled spending could still
Malaysia Holds Key Rate at 2.75% for Sixth Meeting as Inflation Stays Moderate
Malaysia's central bank held its benchmark rate at 2.75% for the sixth consecutive meeting, as inflation remains moderate and economic growt
BOJ Warns Middle East Conflict Could Push Japanese Firms to Raise Prices This Summer
The Bank of Japan's quarterly regional report warns that the Middle East conflict could push more Japanese firms to raise prices from summer
IMF Raises 2026 Growth Forecasts for South Korea and China on Chip Boom
The IMF raised its 2026 growth forecasts for South Korea and China, driven by booming chip and AI exports. However, Middle East tensions and
Thailand Consumer Confidence Edges Up After Four-Month Slide on Oil Drop, Subsidies
Thailand's consumer confidence index rose to 50.7 in June, snapping a four-month slide. Lower oil prices and a 176 billion baht subsidy plan
BNZ Sees RBNZ Hiking OCR to Near 4% by May 2027 in Gradual Tightening
BNZ expects the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to keep hiking its official cash rate in 25-basis-point increments, with the rate peaking near 4
Japan's Small Businesses Hit Hard as Bankruptcies Surge to Decade High
Japan's corporate bankruptcies topped 5,000 in the first half for the first time since 2014, with 5,346 cases. Inflation, labor shortages, a
PBOC Sets Strongest Yuan Fix Since Feb 2023, Drawing a Line Under Currency Weakness
The People's Bank of China set its strongest daily yuan midpoint since February 2023, steadying the currency. The move signals Beijing's gro
China's Factory Costs Rise 4.1% in June, But Consumer Demand Remains Weak
China's factory costs continued to climb in June, with producer prices rising 4.1% year-on-year. But consumer inflation cooled to 1.0%, and
New Zealand Factory Activity Surges to Near Three-Year High in June
New Zealand's manufacturing sector expanded sharply in June, with the PMI hitting 59.7. New orders surged to 64.1, but firms flagged ongoing