China’s May exports, imports top forecast as AI boom offset Iran war drag
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India’s economy expands faster than expected at 7.8% in fourth quarter
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Australia’s first-quarter economic growth misses estimates on severe weather, weak demand
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Energy inflation has been more persistent than expected: Fed’s Goolsbee
Austan Goolsbee, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, speaks during the 29th annual Milken Institute Global…
China industrial profits jump 24.7% in April, fastest gain in over two years despite headwinds
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SK Hynix shares surge to hit $1 trillion valuation
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Japan core inflation softens to over four year low, weakening case for BOJ rate hike
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Japan economy grows at annualized rate of 2.1% in the first quarter, beating expectations
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China’s April economic data underwhelms, with retail sales growth slowing to lowest since 2022
SHENZHEN, CHINA – MAY 1: The Chinese national flag is seen in front of stacked shipping containers bearing…
China’s Tencent sees boost from gaming, AI demand despite revenue miss
Chinese tech giant Tencent on Wednesday reported revenues rose 9% in its first-quarter 2026 earnings, but missed analyst…
China consumer, wholesale inflation tops estimates in April as Iran war drives energy costs higher
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Australia reports lower-than-expected first-quarter inflation — but price growth hits 2-year high
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – DECEMBER 06: Pedestrians and shoppers move along George Street on December 06, 2024 in Sydney,…