Economy
Central banks, inflation, jobs and growth, and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
Japan's Private Sector Growth Accelerates in June as Services Rebound
Japan's private sector activity picked up in June, with the au Jibun Bank Composite PMI rising to 52.8 from 51.1. Both manufacturing and ser
Singapore Private Sector PMI Hits 57.4 in June as Hiring Returns, Cost Pressures Soar
Singapore's private sector expanded strongly in June, with the S&P Global PMI rising to 57.4. Hiring resumed after two months of cuts, but r
Australia's Services PMI Edges Up to 50.5, But New Orders and Confidence Slip
Australia's services sector returned to growth in June, but the details raise concerns. New orders fell for a fourth month and business conf
World Bank Plans to Cap New China Lending at $2 Billion, Phase Out by 2031
The World Bank plans to cap new financing to China at $2 billion and phase it out by 2031, marking a strategic shift as China transitions fr
US Skips CUSMA 16-Year Extension, Triggering Annual Reviews and Trade Uncertainty
The US skipped the July 1 deadline to extend CUSMA for 16 years, triggering annual reviews instead. TD Economics says this keeps trade uncer
Treasury Yields Fall After June Jobs Miss Dents Fed Rate Hike Expectations
The US added just 57,000 jobs in June, well below forecasts, pushing Treasury yields lower. Traders now see only a 19.8% chance of a July ra
BoE's Mann Warns Rate Hikes Still Possible If Inflation Expectations Rise or Energy Shocks Return
Bank of England's Catherine Mann says she could vote for another rate hike if inflation expectations rise or energy prices surge again. The
June Jobs Report Misses Forecasts: 57,000 Added, Unemployment Falls to 4.2%
The US added only 57,000 jobs in June, missing forecasts, and prior months were revised lower. Yet the unemployment rate fell to 4.2% and wa
Italy's Jobless Rate Hits Record Low 5.0% as Workers Exit Job Hunt, Employment Rate Dips
Italy's unemployment rate dropped to a record-low 5.0% in May, but net job losses and a falling employment rate reveal a weaker labor market
Indonesia's Danantara Delays First Consolidated Financial Report, No Timeline Given
Danantara Indonesia has completed its subsidiaries' 2025 financial statements, but its first consolidated report will only come after an aud
Australia's Tight Financial Conditions Could Keep RBA on Hold, BofA Says
Bank of America Securities warns that Australia's financial conditions are already tight enough to cool demand, even if the RBA doesn't hike
Italy's May Jobs Data and June Car Sales Signal Consumer Health
Italy's May unemployment data arrives after June car registrations rose 10.6% year-on-year, with Stellantis sales surging 22.4%. The jobs re