Economy
Central banks, inflation, jobs and growth, and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
Vietnam's Central Bank Faces Tough Choices as Inflation Hits 5.6%
Vietnam's central bank says a stronger US dollar and the Middle East conflict are limiting its policy options. May inflation hit 5.6%, above
Indonesia's Rice Prices Rise 2.7% Despite Record Bulog Stockpiles: What Investors Should Know
Indonesia's rice prices rose 2.7% from January to June, even as state logistics agency Bulog reported holding a record 5.4 million metric to
South Korea Inflation Hits 3.2%, Paving Way for July Rate Hike
South Korea's inflation accelerated to 3.2% in June, its highest in two and a half years. The data puts the Bank of Korea on track for a pos
Chile's Economy Slips Again as Copper Mining Output Plunges 11.6%
Chile's economy contracted for another month in May, as a steep decline in copper mining output pulled the country's key activity gauge lowe
RBI Governor Malhotra Says 4% Inflation Target Likely to Stay, Could Even Fall
Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the 4% inflation target is unlikely to rise and could be lowered over time. The stance s
US Factory Growth Slows in June as ISM Index Dips to 53.3, But Employment Holds Steady
US factory activity expanded at a slower pace in June, with the ISM manufacturing index slipping to 53.3 from 54.0. New orders and productio
US Private Hiring Slows in June as Layoffs Plummet, All Eyes on BLS Report
Private hiring softened in June, with ADP reporting 98,000 new jobs, below May's 122,000 and economist forecasts. Meanwhile, planned layoffs
South Africa Factory Slump Returns as PMI Drops to 47.3 in June
South Africa's manufacturing sector slipped back into contraction in June, with Absa's PMI falling to 47.3 from 50.8. New orders weakened ev
UK Factory Growth Slows in June as Stockpiling Lifts Output but Orders Falter
UK factory growth cooled in June as the S&P Global PMI slipped to 52.5. Output rose to its highest since September 2024, but new orders slow
Indonesia's Islamic Finance Market Surpasses $200 Billion as Sukuk Issuance Surges
Indonesia's Islamic finance market has crossed $200 billion in assets, with sukuk accounting for a third of debt issuance. Fitch Ratings exp
France's Factory PMI Returns to Growth in June Despite Iran-Linked Supply Disruptions
France's factory sector returned to growth in June as the S&P Global manufacturing PMI hit 51.2, up from 49.7. However, transport disruption
Italian Factory Cost Pressures Ease in June as PMI Slips Slightly
Italy's factories saw some relief in June as input and output price pressures eased, according to S&P Global's PMI. The headline index slipp