Fed officials showed deep divisions at December meeting
The US Federal Reserve agreed to cut interest rates at its December meeting only after a deeply nuanced…
China eases property taxes but avoids bold housing stimulus (property downturn drags on)
TL;DR summary: China is extending a value-added tax (VAT) exemption on certain residential property sales, adding another incremental…
Six economic flashpoints to watch out for in 2026 – The Irish Times
The global economy showed remarkable resilience in 2025 despite significant trade tensions and policy uncertainty related to US…
Economic and event calendar in Asia Wednesday, December 31, 2025 – China PMIs for December
China is set to publish a fresh round of Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data later today, Wednesday, December…
Protests spread across Iran for third day after currency hits record low
Protests and strikes in Iran over inflation and currency devaluation have spread from the capital, Tehran, to several…
China’s factory activity breaks 8-month contraction, but headwinds persist
China’s factory activity returned to expansionary territory in December – beating market expectations to end an eight-month contraction…
China manufacturing activity expands for the first time since March, beating expectations
An employee works on the production line of power batteries and box chassis for new energy vehicles at…
Foreign Direct Investment Flows to Jordan Increase by 27.7% During the First Three Quarters of 2025
SadaNews – The Central Bank of Jordan announced that foreign direct investment inflows into the Kingdom reached approximately…
India says its economy has overtaken Japan, eyes Germany
New Delhi – India has overtaken Japan as the world’s fourth-biggest economy — and officials hope to pass…
Inflation and overreliance on US market are reasons behind 6pc drop in overseas visitors, says Irish tourism chief – The Irish Independent
Inflation and overreliance on US market are reasons behind 6pc drop in overseas visitors, says Irish tourism chief The…
UK consumers still reluctant to spend going into 2026, KPMG survey finds | Consumer spending
UK consumers are reluctant to spend going into 2026 despite feeling almost as secure about their personal finances…
investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Chinese PMIs show unexpected improvement in Dec
It was a relatively subdued New Year’s Eve session across financial markets, with professional participants largely still in…