December 23: Boxing Day Sales Seen at Record $1.6b on RBA Cuts
Boxing Day sales Australia are forecast to reach a record A$1.6 billion, up 4.3% year on year, as…
Falling crude prices, surplus services exports & steady remittance to keep India’s CAD in comfort zone: Crisil
New Delhi [India], December 24 (ANI): Falling crude oil prices, a surplus in services exports and steady remittance…
Trump news at a glance: President claims tariffs behind unexpected growth, but consumer confidence falls | Trump administration
The US economy surged over the summer, the commerce department announced on Tuesday, with gross domestic product (GDP)…
Inflation in liberal states higher compared to conservative ones, WH says
Counselor to the Treasury Secretary Joe Lavorgna discusses a report on why inflation is higher in blue states…
IMF remittance mandate for Pakistan sparks shadow banking fears
Finance Cutting bank incentives risks a reemergence of informal transfer channels: experts Pakistani rupee notes are counted at a bank…
Canadian dollar hits near five-month high despite GDP miss
The Canadian dollar rose to a near five-month high against its U.S. counterpart on Tuesday as a recent…
IMF praises El Salvador’s 4% GDP growth as bitcoin tensions ease
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) praised El Salvador’s stronger-than-expected economic growth in a statement on Monday. The update…
Economic and event calendar in Asia Wednesday, December 24, 2025: BoJ minutes (preview)
It’s a light calendar ahead for Asia, except for the Bank of Japan minutes. The caveat is, of…
A tale of two markets: Hong Kong property prices stabilise as mainland China slump drags on
As the mainland Chinese housing downturn drags on, Hong Kong’s market is showing early signs of stabilising, reshaping…
The Bank of Canada is ‘cautious’ heading into 2026, with all eyes on CUSMA – National
The Bank of Canada says it’s staying “cautious” heading into 2026 as uncertainty remains high with the global…
Entertainment outpaced all other categories in 2025 Canadian consumer spending: TD
Canadians spent more on entertainment in 2025, with increased spending on dining out, concerts, sports games, and other…
Visa: Sales are up 4.2% for first 7 weeks of the holiday period; pace lags last year
NEW YORK — Consumers stepped up their spending, particularly on items like gadgets and clothing, for the first…