Japan expected to unveil ¥17tn stimulus focused on cost relief and AI–chip investment
Japan’s new government is preparing a stimulus package worth more than ¥17 trillion (about $110 billion), according to…
What are the main events for today?
In the European session, we don’t have much on the agenda other than the Swiss Q3 GDP report…
Japan’s GDP drops as tariffs bite and domestic demand flags
Japan’s real gross domestic product declined at an annualized rate of 1.8% in the three months through September,…
Japan’s Q3 GDP shrinks 1.8%. Tariffs hit exports, contraction milder than expected – recap
Japan’s economy contracted for the first time in six quarters, shrinking an annualised 1.8% in Q3 as U.S.…
Japan’s JGB yield rise sparks alarm, but fears of a global liquidity shock are overblown
Japanese Government Bond yields are on the rise again. 10-year JGB yield climbs to highest since 200820-Year JGB…
In Malaysia’s Johor, silicon dreams meet parched realities
Malaysia’s southern state of Johor is being transformed by a torrent of tech investment. Global heavyweights – Microsoft,…
ECB’s Rehn warns inflation may slow too much, flags risk of equity-market correction
European Central Bank Governing Council member Olli Rehn warned that the risk of inflation slowing too sharply should…
Economist: Contractors must be paid billions owed
News Andrew Gioannetti 8 Hrs Ago Economist Indera Sagewan. – ECONOMIST Indera Sagewan wants government to deal with…
‘US seen as less reliable partner than before’: S&P Global Ratings chief economist Paul Gruenwald
Paul Gruenwald, global chief economist at S&P Global Ratings, was in India last week. In an interaction with…
As economy cools, Russia turns to consumers for extra revenue
After two years of robust growth spearheaded by military spending on the war in Ukraine, Russia’s economy is…
Japan Q3 GDP -0.4% q/q (expected -0.6%). Preliminary reading.
Japanese economic contraction in Q3 2025 – Japan’s economy contracted less than expected in the third quarter, with…
South Korean firms pledge domestic investments after U.S. tariff deal
U.S. President Donald Trump is presented with the “Grand Order of Mugunghwa” during a meeting with South Korean…