Economy
Central banks, inflation, jobs and growth, and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
PBOC Debuts Overnight Reverse Repo Tool to Smooth Short-Term Rate Volatility
The People's Bank of China added a new overnight reverse repo tool, offering 300 billion yuan in its first operation without disclosing a ra
UK Firms Turn Cautious as CBI Outlook Hits Lowest Since December 2025
UK businesses are growing more cautious about the next quarter, with a key CBI survey showing expected output falling to -28. Meanwhile, job
June Jobs Report Arrives Early: What Investors Should Watch for Fed Clues
The June US jobs report arrives Thursday, a day early due to the Independence Day holiday. After May's blockbuster 172,000 job gain—double e
China Factory Profits Rise 21.1% in May, But AI Boom Masks Auto Slump
China's factory profits rose 21.1% in May, but the gains were uneven. AI-linked electronics surged 103.9%, while automakers saw profits drop
US Consumer Sentiment Edges Up in June, Inflation Expectations Cool
US consumers felt slightly less gloomy in June, with the Michigan sentiment index rising to 49.5. One-year inflation expectations fell to 4.
Canada's Wage Growth Fails to Convince Rosenberg as Labor Slack Points to Rate Cut
Canada's payrolls rose 22,000 in April and wages accelerated, but Rosenberg Research says labor market slack and excess supply still point t
Bank of Canada Consultation Shows Strong Public Backing for 2% Inflation Target
A Bank of Canada consultation found strong public support for maintaining its 2% inflation target. Canadians also urged clearer messaging on
Canada's Jobs Data Sends Mixed Signals: What Investors Need to Know
Canada's two main jobs surveys painted opposite pictures in April, with payroll data showing 22,000 jobs added and household data reporting
South Korea's Growth Hinges on Chip Exports as Domestic Demand Stays Weak
South Korea's economy is set to grow 2.7% this year, but the momentum is almost entirely from semiconductor exports. Domestic demand remains
Swedish Confidence Rises as Manufacturing Surges, but Price Pressures Complicate Riksbank's Next Move
Swedish business and consumer confidence improved in June, with the overall sentiment barometer rising above 100 and manufacturing at its st
China's Central Bank Quietly Pushes Banks to Lend More Amid Weak Demand
China's central bank has again urged commercial banks to increase lending, the third such nudge in recent months. The move comes as weak con
Singapore Factory Growth Slows in May as AI-Driven Electronics Boom Masks Weakness Elsewhere
Singapore's manufacturing growth slowed to 13% in May, missing expectations, as an AI-fueled electronics boom was offset by sharp drops in b