Economy
Central banks, inflation, jobs and growth, and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
Bank of Japan raises rates to 1.25%, highest in 31 years
The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate to 1.25%, the highest level in 31 years. The move, the second in three months, signals a cont
Bank of Japan raises rates to 1.25%, fastest tightening since 1990
The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark rate to 1.25%, the highest in 31 years, and signaled more hikes may come. Inflation has stayed above
US factory output slips as overall industrial production stalls
US industrial production was flat in August, missing forecasts for a 0.3% rise, as manufacturing output fell 0.3%. Capacity utilization held
Malaysia's KLCI slips as August inflation runs hotter than expected
Malaysia's benchmark KLCI slipped 0.5% after August inflation came in at 1.9% year over year, slightly above forecasts. The hotter reading c
UK retail sales beat forecasts in August despite fuel cost squeeze
UK retail sales volumes rose 0.5% in August, beating forecasts, even as higher fuel prices cut demand. Here's what it means for investors.
Japan's central bank raises rates to highest since 1995
The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.25%, the highest level since April 1995, in a 7-2 vote. The move aims to support t
IMF urges RBA to keep rates high as AI power demand fuels inflation
The IMF is urging the Reserve Bank of Australia to keep interest rates elevated, warning that sticky inflation, energy costs, and surging el
RBA warns Middle East conflict and AI data centers are reigniting inflation
Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock told lawmakers that the Middle East conflict and the AI data center boom are putting fres
New Zealand international airfares jump 4.3% in August
International airfares from New Zealand jumped 4.3% in August, led by higher prices to Europe and Asia. The rise highlights how travel costs
Argentina's GDP beats forecasts but slips quarterly under Milei
Argentina's economy expanded 2.0% in the second quarter from a year earlier, beating analyst expectations of 1.6%. However, output slipped 0
Bank of England holds rates at 3.75% but signals possible hike
The Bank of England kept its key interest rate at 3.75% this week, but warned that rising inflation and geopolitical tensions could force it
Fed's hawkish turn: another rate hike expected before year-end
The Federal Reserve's latest projections show a more hawkish path, with most officials expecting another rate hike before year-end. The medi