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
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G7 ministers to meet amid warning of consequences of Hormuz closure
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Treasury yields surge as inflation data points to tricky rates path
U.S. Treasuries spiked on Friday morning as inflation signals continue to muddy investors’ expectations for interest rate trajectory…
CPI inflation April 2026:
Prices that consumers pay for a wide range of goods and services increased at a faster-than-expected pace in…
Stock market today: Live updates
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China consumer, wholesale inflation tops estimates in April as Iran war drives energy costs higher
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Retailers hire big, defying consumer warning signs
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10-year Treasury yield declines as lower oil prices dim inflation outlook
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Jobs report April 2026
Job creation topped muted expectations though the plodding U.S. labor market sent up several flags for a potential…
Japan’s battle against the weak yen is colliding with economic reality
While authorities have typically refrained from immediately confirming currency interventions, they usually issue warnings beforehand — an intentional,…
Social media reshapes world’s fastest-growing consumer market
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