Economy
Central banks, inflation, jobs and growth, and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
South Africa's Tuesday: Bond Auction and Leading Indicator in Focus
South Africa faces a busy Tuesday with a government bond auction and a leading economic indicator on the calendar. Global markets stay upbea
New Zealand Review Faults Central Bank's Slow Pandemic Exit
A Finance Ministry review says the RBNZ's pandemic stimulus lingered too long, adding to excess demand and inflation. The finding could shap
Rupee Opens Firmer, But Oil And RBI Watch Keep Traders Cautious
The rupee opened a touch firmer against the dollar, helped by softer oil and lower long-dated US Treasury yields. But with crude near $100 a
New Zealand job confidence ticks up but labour market stays weak
New Zealanders felt slightly more optimistic about jobs in the September quarter, but the labour market remains tough. Unemployment sits at
RBA signals possible rate hike as inflation risks persist
The Reserve Bank of Australia may raise rates again. Assistant Governor Sarah Hunter warned inflation risks could push the cash rate above 4
St. Louis Fed's Musalem backs more rate hikes, sooner and smaller
St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem told Reuters the case for more rate hikes is here, and the Fed should move sooner in small steps. Wi
China's Treasury holdings hit 15-year low as Beijing diversifies
China's US Treasury holdings dropped to $618 billion in July, the lowest since 2008 and less than half their 2013 peak. Beijing is diversify
Goolsbee Warns Demand May Force Faster Fed Rate Hikes
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said inflation is starting to look more like overheated demand than a one-off supply shock. That shift
India's core infrastructure output rises 4.8% in August on cement, power
India's core infrastructure output rose 4.8% year-on-year in August, with strong cement and electricity production offsetting declines in co
Singapore layoffs hit 4,620 in Q2, highest since late 2020
Singapore's retrenchments climbed to 4,620 in Q2 2026, the most since the pandemic era, as outward-facing sectors reorganized. Unemployment
RBA study: global GDP forecasts often fail rationality tests
A new RBA paper says major international forecasters like the IMF and OECD often produce 'irrational' GDP projections, yet none is consisten
Germany's 2026 growth forecast jumps to 1.2% on strong exports
Germany's IW research institute lifted its 2026 growth forecast to nearly 1.2% from 0.4%, powered by exports and government spending. But hi