Economy
Central banks, inflation, jobs and growth, and the policy decisions that shape the cycle.
BOJ Says AI Investment Wave Could Keep Japan's Inflation Sticky
Japan's central bank says an AI-led investment boom could keep inflation elevated in the short term, even as productivity gains eventually e
Asia's data week: PMIs, India rate decision, China trade and inflation
Asia's data-packed week kicks off with PMI readings showing cooling but still-expanding activity. Next up: India's rate decision and China's
France's factory sector slips back into contraction in July
France's factory activity contracted in July as S&P Global's PMI fell to 49.8 from 51.2. New orders and exports weakened, though hiring pick
Poland's factory slump eases as PMI climbs to 49.0 in July
Poland's factory sector showed signs of stabilization in July as the S&P Global PMI climbed to 49.0 from 46.1, beating expectations. Output
Hong Kong bets on AI demand and offshore yuan hedging tools
Hong Kong's economy grew 5.1% in the first half, powered by AI-related trade and steady services. Officials are launching offshore yuan Trea
Rupee steadies as RBI intervention, cheaper oil ease pressure
India's rupee is clawing back ground after the RBI's heavy dollar selling and a drop in oil prices. Traders are now watching whether the cal
China's factory activity cools in July as official gauge dips into contraction
China's factory activity cooled in July, with a private PMI slipping to 50.9 and an official gauge falling into contraction. The mixed signa
China's central bank signals easier policy and more panda bonds
China's central bank says it will keep monetary policy 'appropriately loose' and boost the yuan's international role. It also wants more ove
July jobs report could shake markets as hiring cools and inflation lingers
Friday's US jobs report arrives with the Fed on inflation alert and markets on edge. After June's weak hiring numbers, investors will watch
US consumer sentiment improves in July as inflation expectations ease
US consumers felt a bit more optimistic in July, with the University of Michigan's sentiment index rising to 55.2. The improvement came desp
BoE's Pill warns UK inflation risks could build as energy prices spike
Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill warns that higher energy prices linked to the US-Iran conflict could push UK inflation up later thi
Canada's GDP beats forecasts as mining and oil output climb
Canada's economy expanded 0.3% in May, topping expectations, as mining and oil and gas output surged. A flash estimate suggests another 0.2%